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Roundup: Fed meeting / Keli Zinn / Farewell, Albertson’s
Looking ahead: The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst....
Roundup: Kraft Heinz / Homebuilder sentiment / Restaurant spending
Going natural: Kraft Heinz is breaking up with artificial dyes, a category of food additives in the Trump administration’s crosshairs. The food giant says...
Despite global tensions, oil market looks to be well supplied through 2030
The global oil market is on track to remain well supplied through 2030, according to a new forecast from the International Energy Agency, even...
State allocates $7.5M to help offset research funding cuts to the LSU System
Louisiana lawmakers are allocating a combined $7.5 million to three LSU System institutions to offset research funding cuts stemming from recent federal policy changes,...
US retail sales drop sharply as shoppers turn cautious
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald...
Roundup: Gas prices to rise / Premium credit cards / Purdue Pharma settlement
Mideast tensions: After Israel attacked Iran last week, experts predicted gas prices would increase for U.S. consumers by roughly 20 cents per gallon. Drivers...
Spicy Rico is bringing fast-casual Mexican flavors to LSU area
Spicy Rico, a new fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant near LSU, is the latest venture from chef Raul Mendez and his sisters, Thalia and Diana Fuentes,...
Former Chicken Salad Chick property near Burbank changes hands
The former Chicken Salad Chick property on Frogmore Drive off West Lee Drive has changed hands to become Chipotle Mexican Grill’s third location in...
How AI can ease the pain of returning to work after vacation
Many professionals dread returning from vacation to an overwhelming inbox and missed meetings, but AI tools may offer relief—streamlining reentry and reducing stress, Fast...
Baton Rouge smoke shop targeted in statewide vape crackdown
The Smokin Aces Smoke Shop on Wax Road has had its permit suspended by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part...
Baton Rouge native returns as featured speaker at Nexus Technology Cup
Baton Rouge native and tech entrepreneur Ryan Williams is returning to the Capital Region this week as a featured speaker and judge for the...
With an eye toward economic development, Gov. Landry travels to Paris
Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois are leading a Louisiana delegation to the International Paris Air Show this week, according...
Roundup: Student loan payments / M&A activity / Trump Mobile
Credit scores: Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for...
Smaller cities don’t know what to do with their shuttered malls
Across the country, once-thriving malls are closing their doors, leaving behind hollowed-out buildings, shrinking tax bases, and tough questions about what to do next,...
The winners and losers from the just completed legislative session
Louisiana lawmakers wrapped their 2025 regular session after weeks of heated clashes and policy pivots that produced sweeping changes in infrastructure, insurance and ethics...
Why young graduates are facing an employment crisis
Though the national unemployment rate is holding near 4%, the job market has turned especially grim for young people, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Louisiana initial jobless claims up nearly 16% from the previous week
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,471...
Roundup: Misusing tenant funds / Fewer imports / Undocumented workers
Bill seeks penalties: A bill that could provide criminal penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk...
Why US water infrastructure is at a breaking point
In an age of AI and autonomous vehicles, the U.S. water system is showing its age—and cracking under pressure, Fast Company writes.
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A snapshot of how the local housing market fared in May
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market showed signs of balance in May, with a rise in listings and sales activity across much of the...
