Author: Spears

Strengthening Economic and Community Development across Louisiana for 50 years

April 15, 2025

THE LOUISIANA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY (LPFA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of supporting economic development, healthcare and education in Louisiana through bond financing and job- creation initiatives. In August 2024, the LPFA completed the largest bond issuance in its history, providing $1.33 billion in financing for the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge…

Bond Buyer announces 2024 Deal of the Year finalists

November 7, 2024

The Bond Buyer announced the recipients of its annual Deal of the Year Awards, marking the 23rd year it has recognized outstanding achievement in municipal finance.

LPFA Board of Trustees approves $105,000,000 in Hospital Revenue Bonds for Louisiana Children’s Medical Center

June 6, 2023

At its meeting on Tuesday, June 6th , the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA) Board of Trustees approved a resolution granting final approval to the Louisiana Children’s Medical Center (LCMC) to issue bonds through the LPFA not exceeding $105,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing of capital expenditures for healthcare properties throughout the LCMC Health…

Gov. Edwards: State-Led Program to offer COVID-19 Small Business Help

April 1, 2020

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a new Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program, which will offer loans of up to $100,000 to…