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What a voting rights advocate is saying about Louisiana’s redistricting case
While the U.S. Supreme Court hasn’t set a date yet for when it will hear the challenge against Louisiana’s majority-Black 6th Congressional District, a...
Roundup: Rep. Mike Johnson is back / Microsoft’s data centers / Banking with crypto
Second time’s charm: After a brief revolt Friday morning, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Shreveport, was reelected as speaker of the House Friday afternoon. Johnson lost...
American productivity is on the rise. Here’s why
Productivity in the U.S., as measured by how much the average worker gets done in an hour, has been on the rise, The Wall...
Roundup: U.S. Steel / JetBlue fined / New vehicle sales
Deal blocked: President Joe Biden on Friday officially blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, a once-iconic American company whose sale to a...
US manufacturing closes 2024 on a positive note
A measure of U.S. factory activity advanced in December for a second consecutive month as orders and production picked up, suggesting the cloud over...
‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association director reflects on his tenure
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, which represents arguably the most influential group of local government officials, will officially come under the leadership of Franklin Parish...
Oil stockpiles drop half as much as forecast
U.S. crude oil inventories fell less than expected last week, while stocks of gasoline and distillate fuels both seeing large builds with refineries maintaining...
Roundup: New Orleans attack / Oil spending / Airline travel
The latest: At a news briefing on Thursday, Gov. Jeff Landry shared the ongoing efforts between state, local and federal officials to respond to...
This home rental company continues its expansion in the Capital Region
Chicago-based home rental company Kairos Living continues to expand its footprint in Livingston Parish after buying lots in a pair of DSLD residential communities...
Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been since July
U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July.
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.91% from 6.85% last...
A look at how the nation’s biggest retailers are getting bigger
The biggest retailers in America are growing larger, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The three biggest retailers by revenue in the U.S.—Costco, Walmart and Amazon—accounted...
Roundup: Baton Rouge weather / Tesla sales / Polar vortex
Record tied: For a second consecutive year, Baton Rouge recorded its warmest temperatures on record. The year 2024 ties 2023 as the hottest year...
Why economists call the latest jobless claims numbers ‘encouraging’
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most U.S. workers continue to...
This student housing complex changed hands
An Ohio-based real estate investment firm recently purchased a student housing complex near LSU.
Coastal Ridge Real Estate purchased the Arlington Cottages and Townhomes complex...
Roundup: Last day for the market / Data center construction / New Year’s Eve
Biggest annual gain in a decade: A string of volatile sessions for U.S. stocks extended into the year’s last trading day, marking an ominous...
What you should know about expanded Social Security benefits
The Senate passed legislation last week to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through...
Submit your nominations for 225 Magazine’s Best of 225 now
225 Magazine’s Best of 225 is turning 20 in 2025! Decide now which local businesses will receive awards in its anniversary edition of Best...
Roundup: Hemp industry / Home prices / US Treasury hack
Changes in store: On Wednesday, the laws surrounding THC and CBD products will change across Louisiana. Among the changes, is a lowering of the...
A look at the wider impact of a weak housing market
The sputtering U.S. housing market is in turn hurting businesses that depend on Americans spending to furnish their new homes, The Wall Street Journal...
What we know about this $4M residential land deal
Baton Rouge-based Lynn Levy Land Company recently purchased nearly 40 acres in two transactions for a new residential development.
The company purchased the land for...
