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The global oil supply is growing faster than expected
Global oil supply is set to rise three times faster than demand this year, The Wall Street Journal reports.
That’s according to the International Energy...
C-Suite moves and company news
Jared Watkins is the new CFO at Currency Bank. Watkins, who has served in similar roles in the community banking sector, will oversee the...
The new college sports agency regulating NIL is rejecting some deals
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected...
Roundup: United Airlines / Emergency alerts / Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition
New flights: United Airlines is adding direct flights for some of the biggest college games of the 2025 football season, including one that LSU...
Meta and Hyundai are going after these state tax incentives
Meta and Hyundai have started applying this summer for Louisiana’s incentive programs as they prepare to break ground on their projects in Richland and...
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Lobbyist Ryan Haynie on government relations
LaPolitics: How did you get involved with the National Association of State Lobbyists?
NASL President and Louisiana lobbyist Ryan Haynie: It was founded about 25...
Leaders for a Better Louisiana promises to be a ‘think-and-do’ tank
With an eye toward bold, systemic reform, two of Louisiana’s most influential advocacy groups—the Committee of 100 for Economic Development and the Council for...
Here’s what’s taking over the former Chase Bank property
A Lake Charles-based convenience store brand is continuing to expand its footprint in the Capital Region.
The former Chase Bank property at the intersection of...
Louisiana sets new rules for large-scale renewable energy projects
Louisiana is launching new permitting rules for large-scale renewable energy products, including wind, solar and battery storage systems, The Center Square reports.
House Bill 459,...
Roundup: Overtime tax break / Tomato tax / Bank earnings
Figuring out the details: Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they...
OPEC projects steady oil growth despite global energy shifts
OPEC has reaffirmed its bullish outlook on oil, projecting steady demand growth through 2050 with no peak in sight, The Wall Street Journal writes.
In...
AI and the law: A guide for smart business integration
It’s no secret that businesses across nearly every sector of the economy are increasingly integrating AI into their operations. But with innovation comes risk—and...
Roundup: Child care costs / Chocolate and cereal merge / USDA rule change
Poll findings: Americans overwhelmingly view the cost of child care as a significant issue, and most support initiatives to offer free or low-cost day...
ICYMI: Justice Department alleges LSU arena finalist was a ‘pimp’ for Ticketmaster
The indictment against the top executive of the final firm in consideration to develop LSU’s new $400 million arena isn’t the company’s first legal...
Louisiana enacts a new sales tax break for luxury boats
A new Louisiana tax break for high-end boats took effect July 1, capping local and state sales taxes at $20,000 for boats valued at...
What the latest jobless benefit figures say about the economy
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that...
What Capital Region executives say it takes to be a great leader
What’s the one quality every great leader needs? We asked some of Louisiana’s top execs, and let’s just say no two answers were the...
St. George to launch alternative traffic response program
The city of St. George is partnering with motor vehicle accident solutions company On Scene Services to improve traffic incident response under a $1.5...
A look at design firm Tilt’s new digs in the former Spanish Moon building
Preserving the spirit of the century-old Spanish Moon was just as important as renovating the space for the team at Tilt, the Baton Rouge...
Saudi Aramco in talks to buy vast amounts of LNG from Louisiana facility
Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company's proposed facility in Cameron as...
