LED announces state's top manufacturers, here are the winners

Homes in Louisiana are gaining in equity, but the state still lags well behind most states

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

Good morning, Acadiana, and thanks for reading us this morning. Just like every other weekday morning, we're here in your inbox bringing the business news. First is the report on how the state's real estate market fares in other states. Here's the short, short version: It's improving but not as much as other states. The amount of mortgaged homes considered equity rich has increased and is now at 22%, but that's only a fraction of a point ahead of Illinois, which was last in the report.

Don't leave before you scroll down and check out the winners of the Louisiana Economic Development office's annual Lantern Awards for 2021 and 2020. One New Iberia company and a Lafayette manufacturer were among the winners.

Check out those stories and more below.