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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...
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,...
