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Louisiana Legislature approves dramatic changes to ethics law
Louisiana lawmakers have passed sweeping changes to state ethics laws that will significantly hinder efforts to investigate and penalize misconduct by public officials and...
Roundup: Procter & Gamble layoffs / Retail crime crackdown / US trade deficit
Cutting 7,000 jobs: Procter & Gamble says it will cut 7,000 jobs, or roughly 15% of its nonmanufacturing workforce around the world, over the...
Rolfe McCollister: The new LSU president and Gov. Jeff Landry
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rolfe McCollister Jr. is a contributing columnist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of...
The number of Americans filing jobless claims hits an eight-month high
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how...
Former H&E CEO Brad Barber is finding a new purpose in nonprofit work
After nearly 30 years at H&E Rentals, former CEO and board member Brad Barber is stepping away from corporate leadership to launch a new...
The National Hurricane Center is ‘fully staffed’―or is it?
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress this week that the National Hurricane Center is fully staffed heading into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Bloomberg...
Wetlands redefined? This Louisiana bill makes it easier to build
A proposed Louisiana law could dramatically reshape how wetlands are defined and protected—drawing concern from environmental groups, legal experts and floodplain advocates, Louisiana Illuminator...
Economists are questioning the quality of recent inflation data
Concerns are mounting over the reliability of recent U.S. inflation data after the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed staffing shortages have disrupted its monthly...
Roundup: Public record rules / Peloton’s secondhand market / Wells Fargo
Shielding public officials: The Louisiana Senate approved last-minute amendments to a bill that would shield the personal information of state lawmakers, statewide elected officials...
Roundup: Dollar General / US hiring / Steel and aluminum tariffs
Changing demographics: Shares of Dollar General jumped nearly 16% on Tuesday after the discounter raised its outlook, saying it drew more middle- and higher-income...
Gov. Landry says the state is prepared for hurricane season, but is FEMA?
Despite fears over massive staffing cuts and the threatened dissolution of key agencies that help forecast hurricanes and support storm recovery, Gov. Jeff Landry...
Meet Baton Rouge’s next generation of interior designers
RIP to the all-white room.
So say all five of the interior designers and decorators featured we interviewed for Business Report‘s Real Estate Report.
Ranging in...
FEMA scraps this year’s planned hurricane plan
FEMA’s hurricane readiness has come under fire as its new leader announced the agency was scrapping a near-complete response plan just as storm season...
Roundup: Clean-tech cuts / Job openings rise / Delfin LNG
Climate funding: From carbon capture to solar power, companies across the clean-tech spectrum are reeling from funding withdrawals, policy changes and import restrictions brought...
Roundup: H&E is now Herc / Silicon shake-up / Data center revolution
Under new ownership: H&E Rentals is now officially in the hands of Herc. The deal significantly expands Herc’s national footprint and reinforces its position...
Expecting an inheritance? You might want to rethink that
If you’re banking on an inheritance to help with your future finances, you might be in for a surprise.Â
As MarketWatch reports, new research shows...
Tariff hikes on steel and aluminum kick in Wednesday
Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. will implement a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate.Â
As Reuters reports, this move―announced by President...
Dixie Landin’ closes after short season
A few weeks after the announcement that Blue Bayou would not open this year, Dixie Landin’ Theme Park announced on social media Monday that...
Market shift: Goodbye cubicles, hello condos
The U.S. office market has reached a major turning point, with more space being demolished or converted than built for the first time in...
Louisiana records show this refinery spilled toxic waste for months
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, is under investigation after state and federal inspectors documented months-long toxic waste leaks from its Gramercy refinery into...
