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Roundup: Ethics board shakeup / Economic output / Used car prices / Stonetrust
Watchdog power shift: Gov. Jeff Landry is poised to gain control of Louisiana’s ethics watchdog after three board terms expired Jan. 1, giving him...
How one state wrote off more than $106M in bad debt in two years
Since the start of 2023, Nevada has written off more than $106 million in “bad debt,” meaning state officials have deemed it impossible or...
Blueprint for a billion-dollar business
Chalk it up to resiliency, inflation or simply good timing, but the list of companies that have surged past the $1 billion mark in...
SCOTUS to hear Louisiana case involving lawsuits against oil and gas companies
Louisiana’s long-running coastal wetlands lawsuits against oil and gas companies are headed to the U.S. Supreme Court next week, with multibillion-dollar damages potentially at...
Roundup: Paul Sawyer / Investing in oil / Sluggish hiring
Running for office: Veteran policy adviser Paul Sawyer has entered the race for Louisiana House District 69, pitching himself as a results-driven conservative with...
‘LaPolitics’: The countdown to Washington Mardi Gras is on
As we all know, Tuesday (Jan. 6), also known as the Epiphany or Twelfth Night, kicked off the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, with...
These US airports are borrowing billions as passenger growth strains terminals
U.S. airports are in the midst of a borrowing boom as they race to modernize aging terminals and keep pace with surging passenger volumes,...
Return-to-work push sparks a ‘flight to quality’ in Baton Rouge offices
Return-to-office mandates are reshaping Baton Rouge’s workplace landscape, forcing employers to rethink not just where people work, but how they want to feel while...
Roundup: Mortgage rates / LUBA Casualty Insurance / US trade deficit
Ticking up: U.S. mortgage rates ticked up for the first time in a month, though sticking close to their lowest levels in more than...
US workers express doubt they can find a new job if they get laid...
Americans are growing more anxious about both inflation and the job market, according to the latest consumer survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of...
No windows, no problem: How to bring nature into your workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh...
Roundup: Jobless claims / Venezuela / Housing market
Up slightly: U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market...
Upskilling employees is the new company playbook for retention
Upskilling is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in today’s economy, as companies grapple with rapid technological change and an accelerating skills gap,...
This popular Perkins Road bar is closing
Uncle Earl’s Bar, the Perkins Road nightlife spot perhaps best known for its annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, is closing on Jan. 15.
Owner Jordan...
This local engineering firm just expanded to Texas
Baton Rouge-based Cajun Engineering Solutions, a subsidiary of Cajun Industries Holdings, has acquired the engineering office of Primoris Design and Construction Inc. in Tyler,...
Roundup: Environmental reviews / Housing crisis / Job market
Rolling back regulations: The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations it says needlessly delay federal approvals for energy and infrastructure...
From first step to pipe dream: The decline of the starter home
The traditional idea of a “starter home” is becoming increasingly outdated as rising prices, larger floor plans and shifting buyer expectations reshape the U.S....
Roundup: Venezuelan crude / Hiring rebounds / LNG tech deal
Deliveries to US: President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s interim authorities will deliver 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the U.S.,...
What recruiters are looking for in aspiring CEOs
As companies increasingly rely on professional search firms and assessment specialists to fill top leadership roles, aspiring C-suite executives face a far more rigorous...
Why residents are continuing to exit Louisiana despite state’s economic wins
Louisiana remains the nation’s top “outbound” state for movers, even as political and economic leaders point to splashy industrial wins as evidence the tide...
