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Crowley-based bank acquires property for a Baton Rouge flagship location
First National Bank of Louisiana has purchased property on Perkins Road for a planned flagship location in Baton Rouge.
The bank acquired 2.9 acres divided...
Roundup: Steve Scalise / Wendy’s changes course / Mardi Gras parades
Not ready to endorse: U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he will not endorse candidates yet in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate or 5th Congressional...
What to know about Trump’s repeal of the EPA’s landmark climate finding
President Donald Trump has repealed the Environmental Protection Agency’s long-standing “endangerment finding,” eliminating the legal foundation for federal regulations targeting greenhouse gas emissions, the...
Louisiana initial unemployment claims tick up
Initial unemployment claims 02/07/26
How providing a human touch online can pay dividends
Customers trust digital platforms more—and are more likely to follow through on decisions—when they know a real person is available to help, even if...
Roundup: St. George / Gov. Landry / Tariffs straining importers
Chamber launched: The newly formed city of St. George has officially launched its own chamber of commerce, marking another step in building local economic...
Report: Lawsuit costs add $1,180 ‘tort tax’ per Louisianan each year
Louisiana’s civil litigation costs are climbing, adding new pressure to businesses, consumers and the state’s broader economy, The Center Square writes.
A recent report finds...
IBM bets on young talent as AI reshapes the workforce
IBM is betting on early-career talent in the age of artificial intelligence, Bloomberg writes.
The tech giant plans to triple entry-level hiring in the U.S....
Inflation cools to 2.4%, edging closer to Fed’s target
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering...
‘LaPolitics’: Constitutional convention likely to be revisited during session
While there’s still a chance the U.S. Supreme Court will reignite a redistricting debate while lawmakers are in session this spring, members of the...
The most important executive skill to convey during an interview
In today’s volatile job market, senior leaders are increasingly being evaluated not just on past performance, but on how well they adapt to change.
The...
Roundup: Home sales / Financial stress spreading / Bank CEO pay
Steep drop: U.S. existing-home sales fell a sharper-than-expected 8.4% in January, prompting real estate agents to warn of a “new housing crisis.” High prices,...
What 2025’s most expensive home sales reveal about the local high-end market
The Capital Region’s luxury housing market is still moving—but more cautiously than in recent years, Business Report writes in its latest issue.
The most expensive...
Carbon capture boom puts Louisiana at center of safety, oversight debate
Louisiana is poised to become the national epicenter of carbon capture and sequestration, with at least 65 proposed projects—more than any other state—raising alarms...
Trump wants lower mortgage rates. His Fed pick may push them up
President Donald Trump has made lowering mortgage rates a central economic promise, but his pick to lead the Federal Reserve could complicate that goal,...
Price flexibility will determine India’s appetite for long-term US gas deals
India’s largest liquefied natural gas importer says price and contract flexibility will determine whether the country commits to long-term U.S. gas supply deals, even...
Roundup: Trump endorsement dispute / Ice storm recovery / Gas explosion
Fleming lashes out: Questions have emerged over President Donald Trump’s endorsements as Louisiana candidates qualified this week for May primaries. State Treasurer John Fleming,...
Health care is now the engine of US job growth
Health care has quietly become the backbone of the U.S. labor market, propping up job growth as hiring stalls or reverses in sectors such...
Can Louisiana’s energy grid keep up with the AI gold rush?
Louisiana’s blossoming AI data center market has been the cause of much excitement and much consternation in recent months, as the thrill of multibillion-dollar...
Roundup: Health insurance costs / Baker Hughes / Harbour Energy
Louisiana hit hard: Louisiana families spend a larger share of their income on health insurance than anywhere else in the country, according to a...
