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AI boom sparks fight between the feds and states over who controls the grid
As America’s AI arms race accelerates, a quiet but consequential power struggle is unfolding over who controls the energy that will fuel it, The...
What millennials and Gen Z want from workplace health careÂ
Younger employees are reshaping workplace health care expectations—and employers who ignore that shift risk losing talent.Â
As Harvard Business Review writes, millennials and Gen Z...
Louisiana initial jobless claims drop from the previous week
Initial unemployment claims 12/13
Continued unemployment claims 12/13
Roundup: Student loans / Smitty’s cleanup / Tanger Outlets CEO
Wage garnishment: The Trump administration will begin to seize student debt repayments early next year from the wages of borrowers, the U.S. Education Department...
Americans are buying cars they can’t afford by borrowing longer
Americans are increasingly financing new vehicles with loans that stretch close to a decade as sticker prices and interest rates collide, The Wall Street...
The skies are jammed: Record holiday traffic meets higher fares
U.S. airlines are bracing for their busiest holiday season on record, even as travelers pay more to fly, Bloomberg writes.Â
Carriers expect to move an...
What leaders can do to soothe workers’ stress over job insecurity
Leaders face rising anxiety in the workplace—and the stakes are high.Â
As AI continues reshaping jobs and layoffs ripple through industries, more than half of...
‘LaPolitics’: A sneak peek at 2026’s association agendas
We reached out to more than a dozen prominent associations and advocacy groups working in Louisiana policy and politics to ask about their priorities...
Roundup: Holiday shopping / Gulf expansion / Consumer confidence
Stocking stuffers: Wellness supplements are emerging as a holiday gifting category as retailers give them more shelf space ahead of New Year’s resolutions. Brands...
Marketing leaders prepare for layoffs as AI pressure mounts
Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to bottom-line mandate in corporate marketing—and jobs are increasingly on the line, The Wall Street Journal writes.Â
A new...
What’s behind the US economy’s surprisingly strong Q3 growth rate?
The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government...
‘LaPolitics’: A sneak peek at 2026’s association agendas
We reached out to more than a dozen prominent associations and advocacy groups working in Louisiana policy and politics to ask about their priorities...
Despite a rough 2025, clean energy advocates are optimistic for 2026
There were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost...
Roundup: Davante Lewis / Trump Accounts for kids / Jim Beam
DWI charge: Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was arrested over the weekend on a misdemeanor first-offense DWI in West Baton Rouge Parish, the...
Even Christmas trees are feeling the two-tier economy
Early indicators from Christmas tree sellers suggest U.S. consumers are still spending this holiday season—but with noticeably more caution, The Wall Street Journal writes.Â
Sales...
What dealmakers are saying about M&A activity for next year
Global dealmaking surged in 2025, and Wall Street advisers say the momentum is far from over, Bloomberg writes.Â
After racking up roughly $4.5 trillion in...
Louisiana’s LNG export boom means higher domestic utility costs. Here’s why
Louisiana’s rapid expansion as a global liquefied natural gas export hub is delivering investment and jobs—but it’s also pushing utility costs higher for households...
Why some East Coast wind projects are being paused over security concerns
The Trump administration said Monday it is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the East Coast due to unspecified...
Roundup: Woman’s Hospital Foundation / New data center / Landry’s Greenland taskÂ
Credit rating upgrade: Moody’s Credit Ratings upgraded Woman’s Hospital Foundation to an A1 rating with a stable outlook, citing strong financial performance, liquidity and...
Japan green-lights imports from this Ascension ammonia project
Japan has cleared the way for a major Louisiana-made clean energy export, The Center Square reports.Â
Japanese regulators have certified power giant JERA to import...
