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‘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...
Southern University asks for $19M to close a decades-long gap with LSU
Southern University is asking Louisiana lawmakers for a $19 million one-time investment as leaders push to address decades of funding disparities with LSU, Louisiana...
This state just suspended fuel taxes as gas prices surge toward $4
Georgia on Friday became the first state in the U.S. to suspend fuel taxes after the war in the Middle East sent pump prices...
Baton Rouge casinos are having a much better year
Baton Rouge's casino market bounced back in February after a slight January dip, with all three riverboats reporting month-over-month gains and the market continuing...
Louisiana colleges say they’re underfunded by $850 million
Louisiana’s public colleges and universities are facing a deepening financial strain, with higher education leaders estimating the system is underfunded by roughly $850 million...
Nexstar closes its $6.2B Tegna deal amid a legal fight
Nexstar Media Group has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after securing federal approval, creating one of the largest local broadcast operators in...
The US is weighing options to bring down oil prices
The Trump administration is weighing additional measures to stabilize global oil markets as supply disruptions tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East push...
