Shutdown prevents employers from confirming immigration status

Employers are hiring new workers without confirming their immigration status because of the political...

Jobless claims fall to four-week low in tight labor market  

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell to a four-week low even amid a partial...

Introducing the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame Class of 2019

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2019 inductees. This...

Roundup: Human trafficking grant / Cajun chef dies / Ex-LSU lineman injured

Grant use: Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana has been awarded a $1.2 million...

Smart leaders are careful not to act like know-it-alls

Ambitious executives often act like they know everything. In hindsight, some professed know-it-alls say...

Local governments turning to private insurers for retiree health care

Retiree health care is one of the fastest-growing line items in government budgets and,...

Baby boomers driving job growth

Baby boomers are still driving U.S. job growth, USA Today reports. Americans 55 and...

Roundup: BP expansion / St. James methanol plant / Sears’ last chance

Oil boom: BP announced Tuesday a $1.3 billion expansion at one of its oil...

‘225 Dine:’ Baton Rouge chefs talk 2019 food trends

What are the next big things on tap for the Baton Rouge culinary scene?...

Roundup: Advertising awards / Sprouts expansion / IBM apprenticeships

Golden medals: The American Advertising Federation-Baton Rouge is planning its annual American Advertising Awards,...