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This Fed president calls for cautious interest rate reductions
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack says policymakers are “at or near” the point where the central bank should slow the pace...
Here’s how Southern plans to spend its $5 million gift from OLOL
Southern University and A&M College of Nursing and Allied Health received a $5 million gift from Our Lady of the Lake Health, the university...
Roundup: TikTok / Bird flu / Economic development district
Social media fight: A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a...
Working parents are challenged by post-pandemic return-to-office policies
New research highlights a growing challenge for U.S. working parents, as child-care-related work disruptions have increased by 19% since pre-pandemic levels, The Washington Post...
See how a March vote could affect funding for Louisiana higher education
A March vote on Louisiana's constitutional rewrite could impact funding for early childhood and higher education, The Center Square reports.
The changes would eliminate some...
‘LaPolitics’: A conversation with Treasurer and Senate candidate John Fleming
LaPolitics recently spoke with Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming after he announced his 2026 candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
How do you plan to overcome the...
This salon franchise is opening at Perkins Rowe
IMAGE Studios, a salon suite franchise, is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge.
Local franchisees Kenneth and Sarah Smith plan to open the...
New owner plans to transform former CVS site on Government Street
The former CVS Pharmacy property on Government Street near South Acadian Thruway changed hands recently.
Highway 23 LLC, represented by Mandeville developer Clark Heebe, bought...
Roundup: Flau’jae Johnson / Delta Air Lines / Festival of Lights
NIL deal: LSU women’s basketball player Flau’jae Johnson signed her latest name, image and likeness deal with the new women’s 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled....
Why drivers may have to wait even longer for a new Mississippi River bridge
A $280 million tax-reform shift in House Bill 10 will redirect vehicle sales tax revenue to Louisiana’s general fund, delaying infrastructure projects like the...
Here’s the latest on the US job market
America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply...
Roundup: Dollar General / No Fault / NASA
Same-day delivery: Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers’ homes as the deep discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart. Dollar...
Most Americans will miss out on the historic inheritance boom
The U.S. is set to experience the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in its history, with approximately $105 trillion expected to be passed down over...
Electric vs. gas: Here’s what Consumer Reports discovered about vehicle reliability
The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by...
How the pandemic sparked unprecedented US productivity gains
U.S. economic growth has been driven by a notable rise in productivity, helping maintain low inflation and robust output despite a cooling labor market,...
Today is your last chance to nominate someone for Business Report’s Influential Women in...
Business Report is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Influential Women in Business recognition.
The awards annually honor professional women in the Capital Region who have...
Roundup: Treasurer John Fleming / New property tax / Mortgage demand
U.S. Senate race: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming has officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026. Fleming is...
Popular Mid City art gallery announces it will close early next year
Yes We Cannibal, an art gallery and event venue on Government Street, is closing in February.
The co-founders of the “anti-profit” project space, Liz Lessner...
What the latest US unemployment numbers are showing
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels.
Jobless claim applications rose by 9,000, to 224,000,...
These products could become pricier with tariffs added
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could lead to higher prices for everyday goods, including electronics, clothing, toys, food and vehicles, The Washington Post reports.
Tariffs...
