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State providing more aid to students seeking workforce certification
The $10.5 million that the state provides to help people pay for job training and industry certifications ran out approximately six months ahead of...
Consumer sentiment has dropped for the first time in months. Here’s why
U.S. consumer sentiment declined this month for the first time in six months as concerns rise regarding unemployment and the impact of potential tariffs...
This LNG producer is debuting on the NYSE
Shares in Venture Global, Inc. are expected to make their debut on the New York Stock Exchange after the company raised $1.75 billion in...
Roundup: Cryptocurrency / Discrimination lawsuits / Interest rates
Regulations: Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said Thursday that his bank will work with U.S. regulators to examine whether it can deepen its involvement...
US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024
Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly...
What Zillow’s CEO says is really the biggest challenge facing homebuyers
The U.S. housing market is facing significant challenges, primarily driven by a shortage of homes rather than just volatile mortgage rates, according to Zillow...
Here’s how much Meta plans to spend on AI in 2025
Meta Platforms plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI projects in 2025, including its massive new data center in Richland Parish and...
‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy takes aim at New Orleans with crime bill
Taking aim at New Orleans and its reputation for violent crime, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy introduced his "Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act" in the...
Roundup: Bird flu / Ten Commandments / Airfare cost
Cat diagnosed with it: The state of Louisiana identified a case of a domestic cat with bird flu in New Orleans, according to a...
What the latest economic data shows ahead of next week’s Fed meeting
At their December meeting, U.S. Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation remaining above the 2% target and the job market showing signs of...
Planning Commission to review plans for a Tex-Mex chain restaurant
A Texas-based chain restaurant’s plans for opening a Baton Rouge location will be reviewed at Monday’s Planning Commission meeting.
Tex-Mex chain Fuego Tortilla Grill is...
How extreme weather events, demand are straining the state’s power grid
Louisiana's electric grid is facing reliability issues and rising costs due to extreme weather and increased electricity demand, with 47 weather-related disasters since 2014...
Roundup: School closures / Open AI / Retail closures
Latest update: East Baton Rouge Parish schools will remain closed on Friday because of the winter storm. Schools in West Baton Rouge and Iberville...
See what restaurants have reopened following the winter storm
Missing your fave restaurant yet? We feel you.
We’re going on more than 48 hours snowed in following a rare winter storm that has shut...
This North Flannery industrial property changed hands
A New Orleans-based holding company recently acquired the property containing the Central Oil & Supply facility on North Flannery Road near South Choctaw Drive.
Ducote...
Mastering 2025: Executives can no longer ignore mental health and wellness
As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support...
Why Louisiana might miss out on wind energy revenues
Louisiana may not see the promised revenue from offshore wind and renewable energy royalties due to President Trump's recent memorandum halting new wind energy...
How the California wildfires could reshape the insurance industry
The wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area could cause up to $250 billion in economic damage, comparable to the losses from Hurricane Katrina, The...
Roundup: CNN layoffs / Unemployment / TikTok
Changes coming: CNN is laying off roughly 200 employees, or about 6% of its workforce, as part of the cable network’s shift toward digital...
Capital Region slowly returning to normalcy after winter onslaught
As the snow melts across the Capital Region and temperatures begin to creep up, businesses have rolled out plans to resume operations on Thursday....
