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Lawmakers punt on two bills giving college athletes tax breaks on NIL cash
A pair of Louisiana lawmakers say they will not continue to pursue legislation that would exempt college athletes’ name, image and likeness compensation from...
These two US cable giants are pursuing a $34.5B merger
Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the...
Meet Laura Vinsant, a 2025 Influential Woman in Business
Laura Vinsant once dreamed of a career in sports administration—until a visit from Teach for America’s founder changed her life’s trajectory.Â
Moved by the organization’s...
‘LaPolitics’: Anti-lawyer billboard featuring caricatures gets rejectedÂ
While you will see the familiar faces of certain attorneys smiling down at you from billboards in Baton Rouge, you won’t see their caricatures...
Crude surprise: Oil inventories rise as demand drives down product stocks
U.S. crude oil inventories unexpectedly increased last week, while product stockpiles declined due to stronger demand, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
The U.S. Energy Information...
This Baton Rouge native has built a football manufacturing powerhouse
Chris Calandro, a Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate, transformed a personal passion into a thriving business with Big Game USA, now a leading...
Roundup: Slim Chickens / Netflix / Nottoway Plantation
Chicken dinner: While Baton Rouge may be loyal to Raising Cane’s, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based chicken chain is using AI to help expedite its growth....
These national brands are raising prices because of tariffs
Volley after volley of tariffs—and at times on-again, off-again trade actions—have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers...
Louisiana jailers could be penalized
Sheriffs’ deputies and other local law enforcement agents could face jail or prison time and heavy fines for failing to cooperate with federal immigration...
What last month’s US retail sales numbers show
U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs.
Sales at retail...
Meet Kristi W. Richard, a 2025 Influential Woman in Business
Becoming a teacher and lawyer has been on Kristi W. Richard’s radar from a young age.Â
Growing up with an attorney father in criminal and...
Bill to create uniform solar regulations in Louisiana fails
Despite Louisiana having a long-standing solar industry, state lawmakers recently failed in their first attempt to establish uniform regulations, according to Louisiana Illuminator.
House Bill...
Roundup: Southern Glazer’s / Shreveport’s blight / US wholesale prices
Expanding: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor, has opened a state-of-the-art distribution facility in Geismar. The 375,000-square-foot facility...
Home rental company continues to acquire lots in Livingston Parish
Chicago-based home rental company Kairos Living continues cultivating its presence in Livingston Parish, recently acquiring six residential lots in Denham Springs.
The company purchased the...
Baton Rouge leaders push for a new entity to improve early childhood education
An effort is underway to reshape how early childhood education is delivered in Baton Rouge, with local leaders recommending the creation of a new,...
Aramco’s possible Louisiana LNG investment is part of a larger $90B cluster of dealsÂ
Saudi Arabia’s national oil company says it signed agreements with U.S. companies with a potential value of $90 billion, covering everything from liquefied natural...
Roundup: Tonja Myles / Blue Bayou Dixie Landin’ / Saints schedule leaked
On Capitol Hill: Baton Rouge native Tonja Myles, a nationally recognized mental health advocate and CEO of Set Free Indeed Ministry, spoke on Capitol...
Amanda Martin: Keep Louisiana’s educational momentum going with high-dosage tutoring
Just a few years ago, Louisiana ranked 49th in education. Today, we’ve climbed to 32nd.
That progress doesn’t happen by chance—it is the result of...
Tractor Supply has plans for another Ascension Parish location
Plans for a third Tractor Supply location in Ascension Parish are moving forward.
The Tennessee-based company purchased a roughly 4.3-acre tract on Old Jefferson Highway...
Roundup: California woes / Shell facing legal challenge / Carbon capture taxÂ
Insurance rates: California’s top insurance regulator said Tuesday that State Farm can start raising premiums by 17% for all of its home insurance customers...
