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Amazon Increases Planned Investment In Louisiana To $18 Billion, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs And Strengthening Local Infrastructure

Aug 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM ET· updated 1h ago

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-data-center-louisiana-new-jobs

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Amazon is spending a lot more money building stuff in Louisiana, which means new jobs for people there and better roads and services. When a big company invests more money in a place, it shows they believe that place is good for their business to grow.

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