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The housing slowdown is reshaping how agents do business
The U.S. housing market is stuck in a historic slowdown, with resale activity hovering near a four-decade low even as the number of households...
Roundup: Plumbing licenses / Call center jobs / Shipping gateway
Proposed changes: A Louisiana proposal to fast-track plumbing licenses is sparking backlash from industry professionals, who warn easing training requirements could jeopardize public safety....
Poll reveals sharp gender divide when it comes to wage fairness
Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men have a different view,...
Why $200 oil is no longer unthinkable and what it would mean for the...
The Trump administration is evaluating worst-case scenarios for oil prices, including a potential surge to $200 per barrel, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the...
How data centers are becoming ground zero in AI policy clash
A growing bipartisan push to rein in artificial intelligence is taking aim at one of its most visible components: data centers, The Washington Post...
Roundup: Jobless claims / LNG long-term risks / LSU athletics
Layoffs limited: U.S. jobless claims edged up to 210,000 last week, but continuing claims fell to their lowest level in nearly two years, signaling...
Bill proposes earlier start to legislative sessions
A proposal by Rep. Kyle Green, D-Marrero, is sparking debate over how, and when, Louisiana’s Legislature should conduct its work.
House Bill 752, advanced by...
GOP divisions deepen over carbon capture in Louisiana
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are increasingly split over the future of carbon capture and sequestration, a technology long championed by the state’s energy sector,...
Bill proposes earlier start to legislative sessions
A proposal by Rep. Kyle Green, D-Marrero, is sparking debate over how, and when, Louisiana’s Legislature should conduct its work.
House Bill 752, advanced by...
Louisiana AI bills are facing pushback from industry advocates
Louisiana lawmakers are moving cautiously on artificial intelligence regulation as a growing clash with business groups slows broader efforts, The Center Square writes.
More than...
Visa bottlenecks continue to squeeze Louisiana crawfish industry
In Louisiana, where crawfish production is a $300 million industry, operators are fuming over labor struggles and pointing fingers at President Donald Trump’s administration...
Roundup: TSA staffing / Postal surcharge / Meta and Google liable
Mounting strain: Airport security disruptions are escalating as TSA staffing shortages during the partial government shutdown trigger long lines nationwide. The Trump administration has...
Rising prices at the pump reignites debate over gas tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, with the national average nearing $4 per gallon and analysts warning further increases could be ahead—reviving debate over...
How the rise of the ‘quietly rich’ is reshaping the US economy
America’s wealth boom isn’t just creating more billionaires—it’s fueling a fast-growing class of ultra-wealthy households that are quietly reshaping the economy, The Wall Street...
Venture Global CEO: Red tape remains top barrier to LNG expansion
Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel says regulatory complexity—not market demand—remains the biggest obstacle to expanding U.S. LNG capacity, even as Louisiana cements its role...
From tuna to tenders: Seafood’s identity crisis is hitting the US
The future of fish is looking a lot like … salami? And meatballs. And fried chicken. And breakfast sausage. And, of course, spare ribs...
Roundup: March Madness / Mortgage rates / AI shopping checkout
Record ratings: The NCAA Tournament had its best first week on record, averaging 10.1 million viewers through the second round across CBS, TBS, TNT...
Oil market strains point to broader price spikes if disruptions persist
A deepening oil supply crunch in the Middle East is beginning to ripple across global markets, raising the risk of broader price spikes in...
Warm waters may offset El Niño benefits to produce active tropical season
A potentially volatile Atlantic hurricane season is taking shape, with forecasters warning that warm ocean waters could supercharge storm activity and intensification, Bloomberg writes.
AccuWeather...
Who’s a rising star in Capital Region health care?
Every seasoned health care leader started somewhere. The question is: Who in the Capital Region is just getting started, and already making an impact?
That's...
