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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...
This Baton Rouge company is bouncing back after bankruptcy
Back in June, Louisiana Fire Extinguisher, a Baton Rouge-based provider of fire safety equipment and services, filed for bankruptcy.
So, how is the company doing...
Roundup: Electoral College / New laws / Trump’s day one plan
It’s official: President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance have unanimously secured Louisiana’s eight electoral votes for the presidency. The Electoral College met...
Gov. Landry’s long-standing ethics dispute could be over soon
After nearly a year and a half, Gov. Jeff Landry could reach a settlement early next year with the Louisiana Board of Ethics over...
See who’s on Sid Edwards’ transition team
Mayor-elect Sid Edwards named more than two dozen community leaders to his full transition team on Tuesday.
The Win EBR Transition Team will be co-chaired...
A Baton Rouge biotech firm spent $2.6M to expand on Coursey Boulevard
The former Unitech Training Academy building on Coursey Boulevard will be renovated so a Baton Rouge biotechnology company can grow its operations.
DynaCord purchased the...
Hotels and concert venues must abide by this new rule
Any cleaning fees, concert service fees or other mandatory fees also known as “junk fees” will now need to be disclosed to consumers in...
A new carbon capture and storage project is proposed for the Capital Region
A new carbon capture and storage project—the Live Oak CCS Hub—has been proposed for Iberville and West Baton Rouge parishes.
The project is being advanced...
Roundup: Carbon storage / Transportation projects / Industrial production
Concerns: The development of carbon storage in waters near the coast raises concerns about the higher number of abandoned, idle or older oil and...
