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Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group makes a major acquisition
The holding company of Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group on Wednesday announced it has acquired Cycle Construction Co., a Kenner-based contractor with more than five...
Louisiana pulls back on AI regulation after pressure from White House
Louisiana lawmakers are scaling back efforts to regulate artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal broadband funding from states that adopt...
Roundup: US job openings / Mortgage rates / Gulf oil spill
February slide: U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war...
Who’s building the strongest health care organization in this region? Nominate them.
Behind every patient who receives great care is an organization that made it possible—one that built the right team, invested in the right capabilities...
JPMorgan expands lending to close gaps in housing, small business access
JPMorgan Chase is launching the “American Dream Initiative” to expand access to homeownership, small business growth and financial stability, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: What do deli meat and asbestos...
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Processed meats like bacon, sausage, deli meat, and hot dogs come with more than flavor—they come with carcinogens.
During processing and...
Roundup: Jet fuel costs / Consumer confidence / From oil to AI
Passed to consumers: JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees as soaring fuel costs push airlines to pass expenses onto travelers. Fees will increase...
A West Virginia medical imaging firm has acquired this Baton Rouge company
Radon Medical Imaging has acquired Baton Rouge-based Majestic Medical Solutions, expanding its footprint into Louisiana and Mississippi, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The deal, which...
Drivers feel the squeeze as the US average for gas tops $4 a gallon
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes...
Crypto in your 401(k)? Proposed rule change sparks debate over risk
The Trump administration is proposing a significant shift in how Americans invest their retirement savings, opening the door for 401(k) plans to include alternative...
ExxonMobil promoted a biofuels breakthrough despite internal doubts
Internal documents reveal ExxonMobil scientists raised serious concerns about the viability of the company’s algae biofuels program even as executives continued promoting it to...
State lawmakers target emerging recording tech with new privacy rules
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing new rules aimed at addressing privacy concerns tied to emerging recording technologies, including smart glasses and AI-enabled devices, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: Inflation / Automated driving systems / Early childhood education
Powell’s thoughts: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says longer-term inflation expectations appear to be in check but that the central bank is carefully monitoring...
‘LaPolitics’: Who will replace Foster Campbell on the PSC?
Term-limited Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is one of the last prominent members of an increasingly rare breed in the South: a white, rural,...
‘LaPolitics’: Who will replace Foster Campbell on the PSC?
Term-limited Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is one of the last prominent members of an increasingly rare breed in the South: a white, rural,...
Why Japanese homebuilders are betting big on the US housing market
Japanese homebuilders are rapidly expanding their footprint in the U.S., placing multibillion-dollar bets on a housing market that is slowing but still viewed as...
Louisiana gasoline prices spike but remain in line with Gulf South peers
Gasoline prices are climbing faster in Louisiana than in most states after war in the Persian Gulf—home to about one-fifth of global oil supply—sent...
How energy volatility is rewriting the rules of business operations
Energy is no longer a predictable overhead—it’s becoming a core strategic lever for businesses navigating an increasingly volatile market, Harvard Business Review writes.
Driven by...
Roundup: LNG milestone / Final investment decision / TSA funding
Production begins: A major LNG project on the Texas-Louisiana border has begun production, marking a key milestone for U.S. energy exports as global supplies...
AI talent war is driving startups to offer big salaries over long-term incentives
Startups racing to dominate artificial intelligence are rewriting the rules of compensation, offering significantly higher cash salaries to lure a limited pool of elite...
