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‘LaPolitics’: State loses a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins announced he is quitting the House Homeland Security Committee. “My Republican colleagues have chosen an alternate path for the Committee...
What the latest US job numbers indicate
U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.
The Labor...
Meet the Capital Region 500: E.J. Kuiper
E.J. Kuiper started his career as a physical therapist before becoming a hospital executive as a result of his frustration with his hospital’s leadership....
Businesses could be in line for billions in refunds, pending a court ruling
American businesses could be in line for tens of billions in tariff refunds after a federal appeals court ruled that former President Donald Trump...
Roundup: Construction underway / McDonald’s / Ford’s Expedition
Drive aware: Stretches of I-10 westbound and Dalrymple Drive will be closed Thursday night into Friday morning as crews continue work on the I-10...
Six common pitfalls that lead to counterproductive workplace training
Many companies invest heavily in employee training, but much of that money is wasted—or worse, counterproductive, Fast Company writes.
In 2024, the Association of Talent...
NIL deals totaling $80M earn approval from a newly launched commission
The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 name, image and likeness deals worth nearly $80 million, it said Thursday in its...
Roundup: Jobless claims / Tariffs policy / ICE detainees
Higher than expected: Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level since June, adding to evidence that the labor market is cooling....
ConocoPhillips plans to slash its global workforce by up to 25%
Oil giant ConocoPhillips is planning to lay off up to one-quarter of its workforce, amounting to thousands of jobs, as part of broader efforts...
Rolfe McCollister: What’s Coach Sid’s call on fourth and long?
A year ago, Sid Edwards was a football coach preparing his Istrouma Indians for the season ahead. He’s in a different game today, leading...
Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit sees more than 215 mothers in first year
Since opening its doors last year, Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit has helped hundreds of mothers from around the state as well as throughout...
Roundup: Gulf leases / Taxes on tips / Koch Industries
Sale schedules: Reversing Biden administration policies, the Trump administration continues to move forward with lease sale schedules for offshore oil and natural gas production....
LSU launches Energy Institute to strengthen research, industry partnerships
LSU has launched its Energy Institute, an interdisciplinary research hub aimed at strengthening the university’s leadership and impact in energy research, natural resource management...
US Rep. Julia Letlow is out of the running as LSU’s next leader
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, long seen as a leading contender to succeed William Tate as LSU president, has withdrawn from consideration, The Center Square...
How Big Oil is navigating a changing climate regulatory environment
Big Oil is walking a political and financial tightrope under President Trump, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The administration has doubled down on its “energy...
Why some business leaders stop hearing the truth, and how to remedy it
When leaders rise through the ranks, they often become more insulated from the truth on the ground—and that gap can cost organizations dearly.
A recent...
What to know about the state’s new energy efficiency program
After years of back-and-forth, Louisiana regulators say they’ve finally settled on a path forward for energy efficiency, The Center Square writes.
In a 4-1 vote...
US job openings slip as labor market continues to pull back
U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool.
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that job openings...
Checking in with John Engquist after the sale of H&E
After having completed the sale of his Baton Rouge-based company, H&E Equipment Services, for around $5 billion in June, some may have thought John...
Roundup: Tax break for hunters / Retail predictions / Tire dumping
Sales tax holiday: Hunters and competitive shooters will get a break on a variety of purchases this weekend during the Second Amendment Weekend Sales...
