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Proposal to expand LA GATOR funding raises oversight concerns
Louisiana’s push to expand its school voucher-style LA GATOR program is once again running into resistance at the state Capitol, setting up a renewed...
Why concrete is becoming a climate flashpoint for AI
The rapid expansion of U.S. data centers to support artificial intelligence is creating a new climate challenge—one that begins long before servers are powered...
How a local family built a fast-growing play business
A Denham Springs couple is turning a personal parenting need into a fast-growing local business, 225 writes.
Lacie and Tyler Edwards opened The Play District,...
Roundup: Cockfighting ban / National education ranking / Winter storm
Ban remains intact: Efforts to revive cockfighting in Louisiana by enthusiasts in St. Landry Parish hit a setback after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill...
Europe turns to record LNG imports, led by US exports
Europe is set to import more liquefied natural gas than ever in 2026, deepening its reliance on global energy markets as it works to...
This ‘small’ leadership slip is secretly killing morale
A growing body of research suggests that what feels like a “small” management oversight can quietly drain morale—and productivity—across an entire organization, Inc. writes.
A...
Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance
The federal agency in charge of enforcing workplace anti-discrimination laws on Thursday voted to rescind its own guidance on how to guard against harassment...
Kate MacArthur shares what’s powering Ascension’s rise on the February episode of Strictly Business
What's the story—and strategy—behind Ascension Parish’s rapid rise as an economic heavyweight?
That's the focus of the February 18 episode of Strictly Business featuring Ascension...
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Global economy / Pennington’s Answer Gala
Mudbugs: Crawfish prices dropped $1 per pound at docks this week, signaling early supply growth for the 2026 season. Data from The Crawfish App...
From flashy to feel-good: How local restaurants are resetting
Capital Region restaurants are heading into 2026 with a focus on value, authenticity and smarter spending, even as rising food, labor and insurance costs...
Why developers are turning to tax-based financing for projects
A niche form of commercial real estate financing is surging as traditional bank lending remains constrained, CNBC writes.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE,...
Though strong consumer spending persists, economists see cracks forming
U.S. consumers are continuing to spend at a pace that is outstripping income growth, raising questions about how long household demand—a key driver of...
‘LaPolitics’: New bills set stage for carbon capture showdown in Legislature
Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson of Pineville has filed legislation calling for a local option on carbon capture wells.
His bills are this session’s first...
Roundup: Winter storm / Trump sues banking giant / Natural gas disruption
The latest: Icing impacts in south Louisiana are expected to be localized, but all areas should prepare for a hard freeze and bitter cold...
Why companies aren’t waiting to refinance debt
U.S. companies are moving quickly to refinance debt, locking in lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty and fears that market conditions could shift suddenly,...
How LSU researchers are using AI to monitor the Gulf’s dead zone
LSU researchers are using artificial intelligence to tackle one of the Gulf Coast’s most persistent environmental challenges: the annual dead zone caused by nutrient...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated as consumers spend at a...
225 magazine looks to spotlight rising Capital Region leaders in their 20s
Know a rising young professional making an impact in the Capital Region? 225 magazine is accepting nominations for its third annual Twenty in Their...
Roundup: Jamie Dimon / Sports betting / Insurance crisis
CEO speaks out: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued rare public criticism of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, saying he was troubled by...
A flood of new LNG projects could reshape gas markets in 2026
Global liquefied natural gas supply is set to surge in 2026, easing market tightness that has persisted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting...
