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Will fewer tests hurt student outcomes in Louisiana?
A new policy debate is unfolding at the Louisiana Capitol as education leaders warn that proposed legislation could weaken student assessment standards and undermine...
How top US companies are building talent from day one
High-performing companies are rethinking how they build talent, starting early and investing consistently, The Wall Street Journal writes.
A new analysis of 1,700 employers finds...
Roundup: Woman’s Hospital / Home flipping flops / Canadian natural gas
First in nation: Woman’s Hospital is the first U.S. site in an international trial testing Baymatob’s AI-powered Oli wearable to detect early signs of...
Bill would allow more officials to carry guns inside the state Capitol
A Louisiana lawmaker is pushing to expand who can carry concealed firearms inside the state Capitol, potentially extending the privilege beyond legislators and the...
Straight Talk with Ascension Parish Public School Superintendent Edith Walker
As workforce development and rapid economic growth reshape Ascension Parish, local schools are under increasing pressure to prepare students for both college and careers....
US business activity slows as war-driven costs surge
U.S. business activity slowed in March to its weakest pace in nearly a year as rising costs tied to the Iran conflict weighed on...
Roundup: Housing forecast / College gun bill / US job market
Sluggish price growth: Zillow has cut its home price growth forecast, as it now expects U.S. values to rise just 0.5% through early 2027,...
‘LaPolitics’: Familiar names are vying for open seat on BESE
Former U.S. Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao expects Gov. Jeff Landry to endorse his campaign for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
He is running...
Louisiana’s health secretary wants AI on the phones and the website
Louisiana residents may see changes in calling the state health department or using its website if it turns to artificial intelligence to save money.
The...
Roundup: Economic impacts / EV deals surge / $1B to the French
No one spared: The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the...
The US’s $250 million push to future-proof supply chains
The U.S. is committing $250 million to launch a new investment fund aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and critical minerals as geopolitical...
The Gulf Coast is stepping in as global gas shock hits
Global energy markets are facing a sudden shock after missile strikes severely damaged Qatar’s largest LNG export hub, knocking out roughly 17% of its...
The hidden gap between AI access and impact
Companies have rapidly rolled out AI tools, but many leaders still struggle to measure whether they’re actually improving performance, Harvard Business Review writes.
New research...
Roundup: Airport lines surge / Covering cancer screenings / Energy markets ease
Get to the airport early: A funding standoff in Washington is disrupting airport security operations as unpaid TSA workers call out, triggering long lines...
Why even the best ideas stall at the highest levels of leadership
Even at the highest levels of leadership, strong ideas alone rarely drive action, Harvard Business Review writes.
Senior executives often struggle to gain traction not...
Why soaring diesel costs are about to raise prices nationwide
A rapid surge in diesel prices—now topping $5 a gallon nationwide, up roughly 40% in a month—is squeezing U.S. truckers and threatening to ripple...
Nominate a Capital Region health care executive who’s making a difference
Who's running the organizations shaping health care in the Capital Region — and doing it well?
That's the question at the heart of the Outstanding...
Roundup: Drill, baby, drill / Carbon fight complications / Jerry Seinfeld
Discounting the drill: Louisiana is launching a new royalty relief program to encourage oil and gas production by temporarily reducing what companies pay to...
Prairieville’s Sarah Taylor is scaling a health network for industrial growth
As Ascension Parish’s industrial boom continues to draw contractors and skilled workers to the region, the demand for occupational health services is rising alongside...
How the energy crisis positions Louisiana as key LNG supplier
U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters are poised to benefit from a major global supply shock after Iranian strikes damaged Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility, removing...
