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Louisiana is being urged to lock in its hydrogen future
Louisiana’s Clean Hydrogen Task Force is urging state leaders to move quickly to secure the state’s edge in the emerging clean hydrogen economy, The...
Roundup: Ralph Abraham’s new job / Oil supply / Shutting off power
New gig: Former Louisiana surgeon general Ralph Abraham quietly has been appointed principal deputy director of the CDC, effective Nov. 23. Abraham, who previously...
Economic anxiety is rattling American consumers
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
The Conference...
What the long-delayed report on US retail sales says about consumer spending
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.
Sales rose 0.2% in...
Roundup: Sneaker strategy / Labor market / Wholesale inflation
Pricing power: Swiss sneaker brand On is defying industry headwinds by raising prices instead of dodging tariffs, leaning on affluent shoppers who see its...
Expert to home sellers: You’re setting your asking price too high
Sellers may need to rethink their pricing strategies. With mortgage rates still elevated and buyers growing more cautious, overly optimistic listing prices are keeping...
‘LaPolitics’: How will tax reform, federal cuts affect state finances?
As we approach the midpoint of the fiscal year, early indications suggest tax collections are pretty close to what officials expected.Â
The Revenue Estimating Conference...
Cameron LNG gains a five-year extension from FERC to finish export facilityÂ
Federal regulators have signed off on a major timeline extension for one of Louisiana’s largest energy projects, Reuters reports.Â
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved...
Roundup: US Sen. Bill Cassidy / Nuclear energy revival / Banking outlook
National spotlight: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is drawing national attention after a New York Times report found that several assurances he said he secured...
The economics behind this year’s Thanksgiving turkey
U.S. turkey supplies have fallen to a 40-year low after avian flu and other viruses wiped out millions of birds this fall, tightening hatchery...
Roundup: Consumer spending / First-time homebuyers/ Chamber of Commerce
Still buying: U.S. retailers are reporting surprisingly strong consumer spending despite tariffs and economic jitters. Walmart and Gap say shoppers across income levels are...
Residents sue over state’s eminent domain carbon capture rulesÂ
A new lawsuit is taking aim at Louisiana’s fast-moving carbon capture build-out, arguing the state has crossed a constitutional line, The Center Square reports.
Filed...
Heat is putting fans at afternoon college football games in the South at riskÂ
Southern football Saturdays are becoming a medical challenge as extreme heat inside massive stadiums pushes past what fans expect—and what many can safely endure,...
Initial unemployment claims drop after last week’s spike
Initial unemployment claims 11/15
Continued unemployment claims 11/15
Roundup: Hillar Moore / Manufacturing activity / Brian Kelly’s contract
Budget fallout: East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, offering...
Crashes have risen 600% near Meta’s Hyperion data centerÂ
Crashes in Holly Ridge have spiked more than 600% this year as heavy truck traffic tied to Meta’s $27 billion Hyperion data center floods...
Corporate earnings show the middle-class is tightening spending
America’s middle class is straining under the weight of five years of elevated prices, with costs for goods and services now 25% higher than...
The state health plan is nearing its contract ceiling
Louisiana’s state health plan may need an additional $90 million in spending authority to cover pharmacy claims through the end of the year, The...
A look at the two latest Capital Region companies to break $1B in revenue
It’s not coincidental that several of the largest private companies in the Capital Region are contractors. Many of them have grown at whiplash-inducing speed...
Roundup: Refinancing mortgages / Air traffic controllers / Parking at LSU
Rush begins: Refinancing is surging as mortgage rates dip below 6.3%, prompting homeowners who locked in loans at 7% to 8% to act fast....
