a new year’s resolution for louisiana

As Louisiana enters a new year, the ongoing coastal litigation debate presents an opportunity for constructive and brave leadership. For more than a decade, coastal parishes have filed dozens of lawsuits against oil and gas companies, seeking funding to address land loss and environmental damage along the Gulf Coast. We have covered that here extensively. These legal battles, with high stakes and strong opinions on all sides, have raised questions about our state’s legal climate, economic investment, and long-term strategy.

Litigation costs and political influence are deterring business and eroding public trust. Leaders can resolve in 2026 to chart a new path forward, balancing the need to replenish our coast with the need to replenish invesment in our state.

By focusing on practical solutions and transparency, Louisiana can transform this moment into lasting results for our people. Let’s take action today to ensure a better tomorrow.

Happy New Year!