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‘LaPolitics’: Why Cleo Fields is confident he’ll be keeping his seat
—FIELDS CONFIDENT IN KEEPING SEAT: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that will determine the future of Louisiana’s...
Rep. Clay Higgins announces a decision regarding the US Senate race
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins will not challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy for his Senate seat next year, he announced Thursday.
In a letter posted on...
Here’s a snapshot of where US crude inventories stand
U.S. crude oil inventories rose more than expected last week, The Wall Street Journal reports, while gasoline stocks fell less than anticipated. That’s according...
Roundup: Amendment 2 / School testing / New oil projects
BRAC’s blessing: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced its support for Constitutional Amendment 2, a key measure in Louisiana’s tax reform efforts. The...
What the latest report on US unemployment indicates
Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.
U.S. jobless claims filings rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the...
Sales of previously owned US homes rose last month. Here’s why
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Existing home sales...
Roundup: Louisiana layoffs / Job skills / Subsidizing small banks
WARN notices: General Dynamics Information Technology in New Orleans filed a WARN notice with the state that it will lay off 77 employees in...
This local rum distillery is pouring into more states
Baton Rouge-based Oxbow Rum Distillery is getting ready to expand into additional markets across the South.
Olivia Stewart, president of Oxbow Rum Distillery, says the...
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office transitioning to online auctions
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office announced it is transitioning to an online platform for its sheriff’s sale.
EBRSO has chosen Bid4Assets, a leading online...
How Baton Rouge General is lowering prescription costs for its workers
Baton Rouge General is among the early adopters of a pilot program aimed at lowering prescription costs for workers by tapping a federal program...
A lawmaker sets the stage for a St. George school district
As the newly incorporated City of St. George prepares to elect its first officials and shape its governance, plans are gaining momentum for a...
How FMOLHS is navigating health care pressures and preparing for the future
Local health care executives are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, from federal reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to the rise of big data and...
Roundup: Mississippi’s tax reform / Lawsuit dismissed / Interest rates
Nextdoor neighbors: The GOP-controlled Mississippi House and Senate passed competing “compromise” plans on Tuesday to eliminate the state income tax and raise gasoline taxes—but...
The argument for wind energy in Louisiana is changing
Wind energy supporters are starting to change their strategy as they market the industry to Louisiana lawmakers, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
Proponents focused on marketing the...
Venture Global gets OK to export LNG from planned Cameron Parish facility
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday conditionally approved Venture Global LNG Inc.’s plan to export natural gas from a planned facility in Cameron Parish,...
Roundup: Early voting / General Mills / Home prices
Low participation: Early voter turnout so far is very low for Louisiana’s March 29 election on four constitutional amendments and, for some voters, local...
This local food services company is entering new markets
Tre’s Street Kitchen is expanding its local presence.
The Baton Rouge food services company, recently recognized as a Best of Growth winner by Aramark’s Local...
A worsening economy could force the Fed to cut rates for a different reason
Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key...
The economic impact of Louisiana’s Small Business Development Centers
To celebrate Small Business Development Center Day—Wednesday, March 19—the Louisiana Small Business Development Center has shared with Daily Report its economic impact data from...
How tariffs are hitting importers and changing plans
Tariffs have become a signature part of President Donald Trump’s second term as he’s used them as both a negotiation tactic and a strategy...
