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Here’s what’s on the agenda for Louisiana’s first Future of Energy Forum
Tulane is hosting the inaugural Tulane Future of Energy Forum on Nov. 13-15 to discuss solutions to meet global energy demands while working toward...
225 presents a guide to grocery shopping in the Capital Region
See it played out inside any given store. It’s the Louisiana-made marmalade near the produce section, the crawfish tails in the freezer or the...
‘LaPolitics’: Where real estate and politics collide
LaPolitics recently spoke with Norman Morris, CEO of Louisiana Realtors, to get his take on some political issues that affect real estate.
How will this...
See which Bluebonnet office building just changed hands
A Bluebonnet office building is getting new owners, according to a deal filed Thursday with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
EJ...
Roundup: State law challenged / Oil giants / Boeing
Court battle: Health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Louisiana, challenging the state law reclassifying mifepristone and misoprostol...
US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month. Here’s why
America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that...
How to turn the uncertainty surrounding AI into an advantage
Generative AI is set to transform the business landscape, presenting managers with unique situations filled with unknowns, according to the Harvard Business Review.
Leaders face...
Louisiana Lottery transfer down from last year
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred more than $42.5 million to the state treasury. That’s about $12.1...
Orphaned wells are on the rise, but money to plug them is lacking
A recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reveals the state’s challenges in managing orphaned oil and gas wells in the state, The Center...
Roundup: Ford Motor / Early voting / Labor costs
Halt: Ford Motor is pausing production of its electric F-150 Lightning truck for several weeks as the outlook for electric vehicles remains downbeat, with...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near prepandemic levels.
The Commerce Department reported that prices rose just 2.1% in...
How not having an accepted AI definition complicates the regulatory process
The Louisiana Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity recently convened to examine the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence and its implications for...
Roundup: US jobless claims / Auto insurance / Comcast
Slight dip: U.S. initial unemployment claims dropped by 12,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 216,000. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 230,000 claims...
A real estate development group just paid $3M for this building on Picardy
An Oklahoma-based commercial real estate development group has purchased the Sage Rehabilitation Outpatient and Day Neuro building on Picardy Avenue.
McGee Commercial Real Estate owner...
Roundup: Pending home sales / Arkel International / Dropbox
Big jump: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said Wednesday its pending home sales index rose 7.4% last month to 75.8 from 70.6 in...
How the global rise in MBA applicants is affecting local universities
Local universities are seeing an increase in MBA program enrollment, following a global trend that points, in part, to economic uncertainty.
Graduate business program directors...
How large companies can help small businesses following a disaster
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused extensive damage, threatening lives, homes, and the livelihoods of small business owners, according to the Harvard Business Review.
Micro,...
What to expect from the final jobs report before the election
Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the U.S. after a presidential race in...
See who’s joining the ownership of this notable Baton Rouge insurance firm
Privately owned insurance firm Perkins-McKenzie recently announced the expansion of its ownership group with the additions of Todd Waguespack and Peyton Farr.
Farr and Waguespack...
Lifelong Educator Sparks Renewed Passion: A Conversation with New EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole
Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish School System
EBR Superintendent LaMont Cole isn’t just overseeing the East Baton Rouge Parish School System; he’s on a...
