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See how the state sales tax hike has shifted next year’s budget deficit projection
Gov. Jeff Landry’s recent tax overhaul will erase Louisiana’s previously predicted budget deficit according to new projections, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The deficit, expected to be...
Roundup: Seafood tariffs / Mortgage rates / Evolution of malls
Falling short: While the U.S. International Trade Commission recently approved tariffs on frozen warm water shrimp imports from Ecuador, India, Vietnam and Indonesia, aiming...
How Trump’s demands are putting House Speaker Mike Johnson in a bind
A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands—and keep his...
Meet the man behind Tre’s Street Kitchen
Years of working in local restaurant kitchens led Tremaine Devine in 2020 to fulfill his long-held dream of opening a restaurant—in this case a...
Local convenience store operator expanding with purchase of two lots
The owner and founder of Jett’s Food Mart closed on two lots in Zachary this week.
Jett’s Enterprise, represented by Ronald D. Jett, bought the...
What a federal study says about the cost of LNG exports
A long-awaited Department of Energy study released Tuesday reports that a single LNG project, exporting 4 billion cubic feet of gas a day, would...
What the latest US jobless claims report signals
New filings for jobless benefits fell more than expected across the U.S. last week, reversing the prior week's jump and suggesting that a gradual...
Roundup: Amazon strike / Capital One / ‘Junk fee’ rule
Teamsters recognition: Thousands of Amazon.com workers went on strike Thursday during the crucial run-up to Christmas over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to...
Do state lawmakers need to rebrand tort reform?
Louisiana lawmakers have begun considering some creative rebranding to generate new support to curtail personal injury lawsuits, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
“It’s a three-alarm fire,” Louisiana...
Upon further review, here’s how much the US economy really grew last quarter
The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports,...
What outgoing Congressman Graves says Louisiana needs moving forward
As he finishes his term in Congress, Rep. Garret Graves says Louisiana needs greater investment to make significant strides moving forward.
“It's very difficult to...
Analysts predict this for car sales next year
New vehicle sales are expected to rise in the U.S. next year to their highest level since 2019, CNBC reports.
The rise in sales is...
See how much the Federal Reserve cut rates
The Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates by another quarter point on Wednesday but signaled officials may rethink how it will cut rates...
Roundup: TikTok ban / Geaux Waste acquired / Geismar explosion
Fast tracked: The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok’s challenge to a law that could ban its U.S. operations, putting the case...
LWCC is acquiring a North Carolina insurance company
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation on Wednesday announced that it is acquiring North Carolina-based workers’ compensation insurance company Prescient National.
Headquartered in Charlotte, Prescient National provides...
Roundup: Public health care / Causeway wrecks / Billy Cannon
Reimbursement rates: The Louisiana Senate Committee on Health and Welfare reviewed a new plan submitted by the Louisiana Department of Health on Tuesday to...
These two longtime rival automakers are now considering a merger
Executives with Honda and Nissan say they are exploring a merger following Nissan’s drop in earnings and continued struggles for both carmakers in China,...
See what’s opening in the former Louis DeAngelos location
My Salon Suite, a Louisiana-founded salon and spa suite corporation and franchise, is opening its second Baton Rouge location.
The location will open at the...
How Liz Murrill is using state money to fund NIL deals for LSU athletes
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is launching an anti-vaping campaign using LSU athletes in name, image and likeness deals, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The campaign—the first...
Will the Fed signal a slowdown in interest rate cuts for 2025?
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which...
