For generations, Americans looked west when they thought about opportunity.Today, they should look south.Louisiana has always powered America.
We fueled the nation with energy, fed it through our farms and ports, built ships that defended it, and manufactured the products that helped it grow.Now, we are helping lead America’s next frontier: space.NASA AT 68: AMERICA MUST LEAD ON THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND—OR CHINA WILLWith SpaceX choosing Louisiana for its newest chapter, our state is taking its place at the center of the economic and technological race that will define the 21st century.This is more than a win for Louisiana.
It is a win for America.For many years, Louisiana saw transformative investments land somewhere else.We watched other states attract the industries of the future while too many of our own left in search of opportunity.Not anymore.SpaceX did not choose Louisiana by accident.THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSEIt chose Louisiana because we made a deliberate decision to compete.Over the past two years, we have cut taxes, reduced bureaucracy, modernized economic development, strengthened workforce training, and created an environment where major employers know they can build and succeed.THIS RED STATE HANDS REPUBLICANS FRESH AMMUNITION IN THE FIGHT OVER AMERICA'S ECONOMIC FUTUREThe results speak for themselves.Louisiana has secured more than $250 billion in announced private investment.
Meta is building one of the largest artificial intelligence data centers in history in North Louisiana.Hyundai Steel is investing billions in advanced manufacturing along our River.
And Louisiana continues to solidify its position as America’s energy powerhouse through transformative LNG investments — including Woodside’s $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project, Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion, and Commonwealth LNG’s $13 billion facility.HOW AMERICAN ENERGY HELPED BUILD 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND OPPORTUN...