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Roundup: EU’s response to tariffs / US auto industry / Carbon capture
Striking back: The European Union vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose on steel and aluminum...
Why the Fed says it’s ‘well positioned’ for what lies ahead
The Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its key interest rate unchanged for now as inflation remains elevated and the job market is solid,...
Here’s who won FUEL’s inaugural Super Pitch competition
On Feb. 5, Future Use of Energy in Louisiana—or FUEL—hosted its inaugural Super Pitch competition in New Orleans, awarding $175,000 in grants to Louisiana...
‘LaPolitics’: Are auto insurance solutions forthcoming?
In mid-March, leaders in the Louisiana House of Representatives plan to hold a meeting that might look a lot like a one-day special session...
A grassroots initiative has a plan to revitalize Baton Rouge’s parks
Varsity Sports founder and owner Jenni Peters is reimagining the grassroots plan she launched last year to align with what she believes is a...
Could a NOAA shutdown be on the horizon?
The Trump administration and Elon Musk have spent the past several weeks upending the federal government. After essentially shutting down most operations of the...
Meet Robert Stakenborghs of Advanced Microwave Imaging
Back in 2004, Baton Rouge mechanical engineer Robert Stakenborghs was working for a nuclear power company when he became fascinated by the possibilities of...
Roundup: Joel Davis / Jamie Glas / McDonald’s
Out of the race: Joel Davis has withdrawn his candidacy for council member at large for St. George and is instead endorsing David Dellucci...
Where does Trump stand on carbon capture and sequestration?
Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm...
Why Louisiana won’t get its allocated federal money for EV charging stations
President Donald Trump has suspended all federal funding, including money for Louisiana projects, that he considers part of a wider “scam” to force people...
Roundup: Alligator hunting / New tariffs / Impact Charter School
Extending the season: Louisiana, which lawmakers said has become overrun with alligators, plans to extend the 2025 hunting season for the wild reptiles. The...
Trump administration shuts down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down an agency that was created...
This Baton Rouge business is being sued over alleged software piracy
Grabince Stone, a Baton Rouge stone and cabinetry business, is facing a lawsuit from a global software company over allegations of software piracy.
Delaware-based Hexagon...
What the latest jobs report means for the national economy
Slowing but healthy U.S. job growth, combined with rising inflation expectations, supports the Federal Reserve’s notion to keep interest rates on hold for the...
Roundup: Southern Living / SEC revenue / DEI
Among the best: Southern Living magazine put a spotlight on the Capital Region this week with a new article highlighting the best things to...
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Unemployment / Insurance reform
Some relief: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief...
This project involving the LSU AgCenter is on hold amid the USAID freeze
A $22 million project involving the LSU AgCenter has been paused while the Trump administration reviews spending at the U.S. Agency for International Development,...
‘LaPolitics’: The next LCA president is down to these three names
The search for the next president of the Louisiana Chemical Association has come down to three names, according to those involved with the process:...
The nearly 50-year-old Superdome is ready to show it has aged well
NFL coach Sean Payton remains a fan of the nearly 50-year-old Superdome, where he paced the home sideline for 15 seasons.
“I challenge any venue...
Roundup: Drew Brees / The Fed / Sales tax exemptions
Broadcast booth: Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he’s interested in joining an NFL broadcast team as a game analyst and hints...
