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‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana Dems to double congressional footprint

Before heading to the floor during the first few days of the Democratic National Convention last week, state Sens. Gary Carter and Ed Price...

Fed likely to cut rates by quarter percentage point next month

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Monday said "the time is upon us" to cut interest rates, likely starting with a quarter-percentage...

Roundup: S&P down / Shell shut-in / Pelicans on air

In retreat: The S&P 500 retreated from near-record highs on Monday, Reuters reports, with AI heavyweight Nvidia dipping ahead of its quarterly report this...

Here’s how to prepare for Labor Day travel

The kids have gone back to school and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits...

Why Jeff Landry signed an executive order on voting rights

Republican Gov. Jeff Landry wants to make it clear that only citizens are allowed to vote in Louisiana elections, USA Today Network of Louisiana...

US business spending on equipment loses steam 

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in July and data for the prior month was revised lower, suggesting a loss of...

See what landlords are doing to encourage tenants to pay rent on time

Landlords are offering more concessions and credit card-style incentives to fill vacancies on properties and encourage tenants to pay their rent on time, The...

Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan

Kroger and Albertsons will defend their plan to merge—and try to overcome the U.S. government’s objections—in a federal court hearing scheduled to begin Monday...

Fact-checking a recent hearing on solar energy development in Louisiana

The Louisiana Legislature has been mulling alternative energy policies, and while legislation for wind energy infrastructure has been embraced, solar energy has not seen...

Roundup: Super Bowl LIX / Blight / Louisiana election integrity

Boost for NOLA: The city of New Orleans is set to host its 11th Super Bowl—Super Bowl LIX—next year. The event is expected to...

How to tax the carbon capture and storage industry is sparking debate

Louisiana parish officials disputed current tax assessments for the carbon capture and storage industry during a hearing this week, The Center Square reports.  The Louisiana...

This oil field services provider is the latest company to get hit by a...

Oil field services company Halliburton has joined the growing ranks of firms hit by cyberattacks, The Wall Street Journal reports. In a filing with the...

Five things that can build, or break, trust between a chair and a CEO

Over the past decade, the separation of the CEO and chair roles has become increasingly common in U.S. companies, with nearly 60% of S&P...

Louisiana unemployment numbers continue to fall 

Both initial and continued unemployment claims in Louisiana continued to decline last week, according to figures released Friday.  Initial unemployment insurance claims dropped nearly 5%...

Roundup: Rental conspiracy / At-home COVID tests / US job market

Collusion alleged: The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit on Friday—joined by eight states—against the real estate software company RealPage, saying its software enabled...

Louisiana’s fortified roof program has millions of dollars left from last year

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million remaining...

Roundup: Campaign funding / Classic cars / Traffic in Watson

Money from food companies: The level of political donations from major food companies accepted by Democratic lawmakers has ticked higher this congressional election cycle,...

Fed chair hints about a series of rate cuts to come

With inflation nearly defeated and the job market cooling, the Federal Reserve is prepared to start cutting its key interest rate from its current...

See how market conditions have affected Baton Rouge land deals

High interest rates and increased construction costs have continued to hamper the Baton Rouge land sector. The result is that the market is on pace...

Local medical marijuana pharmacy is opening in Baton Rouge 

The cannabis industry is growing in the Capital Region.  Capitol Wellness Solutions, a medical marijuana pharmacy in Baton Rouge, plans to host a grand opening...