Louisiana job growth up in 2018, but lagging behind most states

While the number of jobs in Louisiana increased some 1.1% in 2018, bringing the...

Amazon plays politics with expansion plans

Amazon, facing criticism over tax breaks, abruptly dropping plans to build in Queens may...

Airport projects seeing increased private investment

As governments reduce spending on infrastructure, private companies are moving into airports big and...

Roundup: Geismar chlorine leak / Kennedy backs Stanford victims / Rating addiction programs

Chemical spill: The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed reports of a chlorine leak...

Riegel: Baton Rouge loses another architectural gem

Baton Rouge lost one of its residential architectural gems earlier this month. As Business...

ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week

Catch up with some key stories from the past week that you may have...

These loans aim to help borrowers build credit history

Credit unions and community banks helped pioneer “credit-builder” loans that allow customers to establish...

Is Hancock Whitney case a dangerous legal precedent for banks?

It’s not often that a borrower blames the bank for causing him to default...

Roundup: Amazon launching grocery chain / Consumer spending falls / Energy companies cut spending

Continued expansion: Amazon.com Inc. is planning to open dozens of grocery stores in several...

Our Lady of the Lake expands into Ascension Parish

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has expanded its network into Ascension...