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Why pipeline companies are feuding over routes
Irrespective of the current LNG permitting pause, existing demand and a readily available supply are fueling the construction of thousands of miles of new...
Trump wants to redirect federal funds to expand school choice
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Wednesday that prioritize school choice funding and seek to end what the administration sees as “radical indoctrination in...
See how jobless benefits dropped last week
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
Applications for jobless benefits fell...
Sen. Cassidy wants to expand school choice
Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy joined Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, to lead two dozen Republican colleagues in introducing the Educational Choice for Children Act....
Roundup: Shell earnings / Bourbon Street / Twin Peaks
Missing targets: Shell’s adjusted earnings fell more than expected, weighed by lower oil prices and refining margins, but the energy major’s cash-flow generation and...
See how the economy grew last year
The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product—the...
EBRPSS Workforce Development’s Learn and Earn Internship Program: Bridging education and industry
Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish School System
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the alignment of education with workforce needs is more critical than ever....
Insurers continue to invest in oil and gas despite risks fueled by climate change
While insurance companies have long been aware of the risk of climate change—rising premiums, increasing losses—they have also become some of the biggest financiers...
A snapshot of where U.S. crude oil inventories stand
U.S. crude oil inventories increased for the first time in 10 weeks as exports fell and refineries lowered their capacity use, The Wall Street...
Roundup: Federal funding freeze / Merchandise trade / Costco
Backtracking: The White House on Wednesday said a “federal funding freeze” remains in “full force and effect” despite rescinding a controversial memo ordering a...
This New Orleans-based Mexican restaurant is coming to Baton Rouge
Tacos del Cartel, a Mexican restaurant that is part of New Orleans’ Veho Hospitality Group, is opening in Baton Rouge, an announcement reads.
According to...
Roundup: Jay Johnson / LSU Law protest / Tax filing season
Guest speaker: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will speak at The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The Rotary Club meets at noon...
Louisiana’s CADA Insurance Services acquired by national firm
CADA Insurance Services, a Louisiana-based insurance company with an office in Baton Rouge, has been acquired by Trucordia, a national insurance firm headquartered in...
McCollister: St. George better get it right
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards and interim St. George Mayor Dustin Yates must still negotiate a deal on what services the city-parish government...
Officials are scrambling to interpret Trump’s pause on funding
Federal, state and local government officials are scrambling Tuesday to assess the impact of a broad and far-reaching order by the White House on...
This new coffee shop just opened downtown
Sister companies House Brew and Smoky Bean Roasting Co. have opened the doors to a new storefront in downtown Baton Rouge, 225 reports.
The shop...
Roundup: LED audit / Starbucks shake-up / Louisiana’s education funding
Clean bill: A recent audit of Louisiana Economic Development found no issues with the agency’s financial statements. In conducting the audit, the Louisiana Legislative...
Consumer confidence cools in January
U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January, a business research group said Tuesday.
The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence...
Roundup: Home prices / Restaurant earnings / Funding freeze
Rising faster: U.S. home price gains picked up pace in November as buyers remained on the hunt for properties even in the face of...
State’s higher ed leaders partied with a purpose at Washington Mardi Gras
Washington Mardi Gras is known as a boozy political party for lobbyists, donors and politicians. But for higher education leaders, it’s also an opportunity...
