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US restaurants face a harsh reality: No one wants to wash the dishes
Restaurants across the U.S. are struggling to fill one of their most essential—and least desirable—roles: dishwashers.
As The Wall Street Journal writes, operators posted tens...
Trump faces housing bind: Affordability vs. rising values
White House economists estimate the U.S. has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday—and say regulatory cuts could...
‘LaPolitics’: US Senate race has regional angles
In a hyper-partisan age when campaigns can target voters directly though any number of digital channels, where a candidate is from might not mean...
A look at the factors that are fueling Livingston Parish’s growth
Livingston Parish’s rapid growth in recent years has been driven by a combination of strong public schools, attainable housing and expanding job opportunities, according...
Roundup: Future of City-Brooks Park / DEI’s impact / Oil prices
Community input: Forum 225 will host a community conversation on the future of City-Brooks Park and the LSU lakes, highlighting a major planning effort...
Career coaching industry grows as college grads struggle to find jobs
A growing number of affluent parents are investing heavily in career coaching to help their college-age children secure jobs in an increasingly competitive entry-level...
Here’s how many jobs the Baton Rouge metro added in January
Baton Rouge’s job market showed steady but uneven momentum to start 2026, even as Louisiana employment neared historic highs.
The Baton Rouge metro area added...
Roundup: Pickleball’s impact / Plumber licensing overhaul / Industrial growth
Guest speaker: Bob Johannessen, the social media director for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, will speak at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on...
A decade in, the Baton Rouge Health District plans its next 10 years
For the past decade, Baton Rouge’s largest health systems, hospitals and research institutions have been engaged in an exercise that may seem counterintuitive on...
IRS workforce cuts could cost the US hundreds of billions in lost revenue
The IRS is scaling back enforcement as staffing cuts ripple through the agency, fueling concern that fewer audits and reduced oversight could embolden tax...
Louisiana unemployment claims fall sharply
Initial unemployment claims 04/04/26
Continued unemployment claims 04//26
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Lottery ticket sales / Golf partners
Post-Easter drop: Crawfish prices are easing after the Easter peak, with dock prices dropping $0.50 per pound as demand softens. Consumers can expect to...
New Gulf oil find could expand funding pipeline for coastal projects
A newly discovered offshore oil reserve in the Gulf could deliver a fresh stream of revenue for Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, with production potentially...
Guest column: How volunteerism strengthens businesses and engages employees
At LWCC, our purpose is clear: to help Louisiana thrive. But purpose is not defined by what you say. It is demonstrated through action....
First look: A familiar space on Perkins Road gets a business-minded reboot
After the closure of Solera, its owners are repositioning the Perkins Road space with a more broadly appealing, revenue-focused concept, 225 writes.
Southdowns Grille, opening...
Proactive business decisions are improving local cancer care
Two of the region’s leading cancer organizations—Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Ochsner Cancer Center—are pushing deeper into underserved communities, deploying new technology and...
Roundup: Hurricane season / Postal rate hikes / Recruiting gamers
Prediction: Colorado State University forecasters predict a slightly below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major storms expected....
State targets imports, labeling gaps in bid to stabilize shrimping industry
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a trio of bills aimed at strengthening protections for the state’s struggling shrimp industry, as officials warn of a crisis...
Surge in gasoline prices fuels biggest monthly inflation spike in four years
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters...
