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At a Louisiana summit, officials call for ‘energy dominance’ to fuel AI and industry
At the Louisiana Energy Security Summit in New Orleans, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit said the Trump administration will pursue “unprecedented”...
‘LaPolitics’: Political tides turn in New Orleans
Hosting the hottest races on last Saturday's ballot, New Orleans produced a robust 40% turnout, which was the highest bar the city has seen...
Oil inventories are defying forecasts
U.S. crude oil inventories climbed for a third straight week, rising 3.5 million barrels to 423.8 million, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The increases were...
Roundup: Special session / EV sales / Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion / IKEA’s pricing conundrum
Back in session: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has called a three-week special session for the Louisiana Legislature to address next year’s election plans. The special...
Is college worth the cost?
For a generation of young Americans, choosing where to go to college—or whether to go at all—has become a complex calculation of costs and...
Roundup: Microsoft / Walmart / AI power needs
New tools: Microsoft on Thursday rolled out a series of artificial intelligence upgrades to Windows 11 that would make its Copilot AI assistant more...
Louisiana’s insurance rates take a top-tier spot
Auto insurance costs keep climbing nationwide—up nearly 5% in the past year and 50% over five years—but Louisiana drivers are among the hardest hit,...
As Foodii expands, the hunt for a new leader lingers
From Hanley’s Foods salad dressings to Alvin Ray’s Bayou Best Pickles, LSU’s Foodii has become a launchpad for some of Louisiana’s most recognizable food...
West Virginia has an innovative plan for retiring oil and gas wells
West Virginia is launching a first-of-its-kind fund to address abandoned oil and gas wells without burdening taxpayers, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The Mountain State...
Roundup: Supreme Court / Holiday economic outlook / Judge halts layoffs
Redistricting: Louisiana’s redistricting fight arrived to the U.S. Supreme Court with a 40-year fault line at its center: whether the Voting Rights Act still...
Baton Rouge church buys former call center property on Florida Boulevard
United Christian Faith Ministries has purchased the former Direct General call center property on Florida Boulevard, which has sat vacant for more than five...
Investar’s John D’Angelo reflects on two decades of growth
It’s been nearly two decades since Investar Bank opened up shop in a single-wide trailer on Perkins Road. At the time, founder John D’Angelo...
What the nation’s biggest banks are saying about the economy
America’s biggest banks are reporting robust earnings, even as executives grow wary of hidden risks, The Wall Street Journal writes.
JPMorgan, Bank of America and...
A judge just hit pause on this major Louisiana LNG project
Louisiana state officials violated the Louisiana Constitution when they issued a permit for the Commonwealth LNG export facility, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
A Cameron Parish judge...
IEA is forecasting a bigger oil surplus. See by how much
The global oil market is tipping deeper into surplus, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report.
As the Wall Street Journal writes, the IEA...
Roundup: TedxBatonRouge / Stellantis / Tire waste
Get your tickets: Tickets are on sale for TEDxBatonRouge, which has more than a half dozen speakers slated to speak on Nov. 13 at...
FUEL partners with Maven Scouts to support veteran entrepreneurs
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana announced Tuesday it has partnered with a veteran-led accelerator to help veterans turn new technologies into businesses and...
Roundup: Teachers of English learners / Hiring slowdown / Quantum real estate
Alternative certification: Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will vote Wednesday on TeachNOLA’s proposal to launch the state’s first alternative program to certify...
Small business confidence fell in September. Here’s why
Small business confidence slipped in September as inflation, labor shortages and supply chain woes continued to weigh on Main Street, The Wall Street Journal...
How tariffs on cabinets are shaking up the home improvement industry
Cabinet dealers, interior designers and remodeling contractors in the U.S. hope new tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture that...
