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Roundup: Food costs / AI at Chase / Replacing voting machines
Laws may raise prices: A new economic analysis warns that differing state laws on food ingredients and labeling could raise grocery prices by about...
From first cargo to global leader: US LNG’s 10-year surge
Ten years after the first liquefied natural gas cargo departed from Sabine Pass in Louisiana, the U.S. has cemented its position as the world’s...
Hiring vs. contracting becomes a high-stakes business decision
As companies navigate growth, uncertainty and rising labor costs, deciding between hiring an employee or engaging an independent contractor has become a strategic choice,...
Is America’s data center boom slowing down?
U.S. data center construction slowed in 2025 for the first time since 2020, even as demand for artificial intelligence computing continues to surge, Bloomberg...
Baton Rouge companies earn best employers recognition from ‘Forbes’
Five Louisiana companies have earned spots on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers, a ranking based largely on anonymous employee surveys compiled...
Roundup: Oil supply / Gas prices / Restaurant reservations
Production increases: Oil prices have risen about 17% as OPEC+ signals it may resume modest production increases in April. Despite forecasts of a supply...
How small businesses are driving a 401(k) boom
Small businesses are rapidly closing one of the biggest gaps in America’s retirement system, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Since 2019, nearly 6 million additional...
Roundup: Ascension burn ban / Home Depot earnings / Spirit Airlines
Heightened fire risk: Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has issued a parishwide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing wildfire activity in southeast Louisiana...
This gift and home decor retailer is returning to Juban Crossing
Denham Springs shoppers will soon have a new place to browse Louisiana-made gifts and home décor as End of the Lane prepares to open...
How AI can polish performance reviews, or undermine them
Artificial intelligence is making its way into one of management’s most sensitive responsibilities: performance reviews, The Wall Street Journal writes.
While AI tools can help...
Consumer confidence edges higher following January slump
The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer...
US private school tuition will soon average more than $50,000 a year
U.S. private school tuition is closing in on a once-unthinkable milestone: $50,000 a year, Bloomberg writes.
A new S&P Global Ratings report shows average day-school...
Roundup: FedEx’s tariff lawsuit / Meta’s megadeal / Data centers
Refund, please: FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last...
Governor pushes federal review of all Louisiana public universities over DEI
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has formally asked the Trump administration to expand a federal civil rights investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion practices across...
Trump expected to unveil affordability measures during State of the Union
President Donald Trump plans to use his State of the Union address to make an aggressive economic case to voters, arguing the country is...
‘LaPolitics’: Will the debate over workers’ comp be different this session?
Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Chair Alan Seabaugh said he was happy to address the decades-old impasse over workers’ compensation during last year's regular...
As legal pressures mount, DEI gets a strategic reset
After more than 100 lawsuits challenged corporate diversity initiatives in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ruling, many organizations have...
Louisiana LNG terminal projects are caught in US-Korea trade crossfire
A U.S. request for South Korea to invest in Louisiana’s liquefied natural gas industry has emerged as a flashpoint in trade negotiations, with President...
The hidden cost of a frozen housing market
A frozen housing market is rippling through U.S. manufacturing, squeezing companies that rely on home sales and remodeling for higher-margin products, The Wall Street...
Roundup: St. George Comp Plan / Mortgage rates / More layoffs
Public meeting: The city of St. George will host its second Stakeholder Dialogue on March 1 as part of its Comprehensive Plan 2050 process....
