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What’s left for the tax reform package?
The Louisiana Legislature approved a sweeping tax package last week aimed at overhauling the state's tax system, pairing major income tax cuts with sales...
TSA warns this could be the ‘busiest Thanksgiving ever’
Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday...
The latest on the special session that ends Monday
Two pieces of legislation that would make a temporary pay raise for K-12 teachers and school support workers permanent received final passage Friday in...
Unemployment claims in Louisiana are rising again
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana continue to rise, according to the latest figures, bucking national trends as claims across the nation fell last week.
There...
Tax collections rose in August. See how much
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Roundup: Community Coffee campaign / Delta Utilities / Honeywell
One cup at a time: Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee launched a new brand campaign on Friday dubbed “Generations.” The campaign aims to connect the...
See which Baton Rouge seafood restaurant has new owners
Alfredo Kulici, owner of Baton Rouge restaurants LaContea and Jabby’s Pizza, is the new owner of Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant.
Kulici purchased the Perkins Road seafood...
This oil company faces federal charges for alleged Clean Water Act violations
Federal authorities have indicted Phillips 66 in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities announced Thursday.
The Texas-based company, which...
How the Main Street Lending Program has become a street of horrors for some
The Federal Reserve’s pandemic program—the Main Street Lending Program—aimed at supporting midsize businesses has been burying those same businesses in high interest rates and...
New requirements are coming for the nation’s largest accounting firms
Large accounting firms will have to submit financial statements annually to the U.S. audit regulator for the first time as part of new requirements...
Roundup: CPRA / EBR budget cuts / Store-branded credit cards
In progress: Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is overseeing 109 projects across various stages of development, according to an end-of-year review presented earlier...
Why the low-fare airline model is facing a cloudy future
Delta and United have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on...
‘LaPolitics’: Why solar farm regulation is a hot topic in Louisiana
LaPolitics: What are the hottest topics for your committee going into next year?
House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Chair Troy Romero: Carbon capture...
Sen. Bill Cassidy is looking ahead to 2026
For more than a month, Sen. Bill Cassidy's team has laid the groundwork for a shock-and-awe campaign, touting a $5.8-million war chest and releasing...
Roundup: SBA leadership / Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion / Red Lobster
Who’s next?: While Pres. Donald Trump has named most of his new Cabinet, there has been little speculation over who will be the next...
Here’s the latest on Nexus Louisiana’s CEO search
Sixteen candidates have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s new permanent leader.
Anita Tillman, co-chair of the selection committee overseeing the Nexus CEO search, provided an...
LSU launches a new minor for future developers
Three LSU departments have partnered up to offer a new academic minor for those with aspirations for development.
Students who complete the Real Estate Design,...
Where Golden Chick is expanding next
Golden Chick, a Texas-based restaurant franchise, opened its second Baton Rouge location on Wednesday.
The newly restaurant is located at 9445 Greenwell Springs Road. Golden...
What to know about this week’s mortgage rate increase
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 7% this week, climbing to its highest level since July.
The rate...
Roundup: U.S. home sales / Tech giants / Airline boarding
On the rise: Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose in October as buyers took advantage of a dip in mortgage rates. Contract closings...
