Americans split on who should fund paid leave

Most Americans support paid family and medical leave and think employers, rather than the...

BRAF’s assets climb to $626M in 2016

The value of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s assets surged to a new high...

House leaders postpone vote on GOP health care plan

House leaders postponed a vote today on their plan to overhaul the nation’s health...

Louisiana may stop requiring riverboat casinos to have paddlewheels

Representatives from Caesar’s Entertainment are asking state lawmakers to revise statutes governing riverboat casinos...

Gulf lease auction draws nearly $275M in winning bids

A federal offshore lease auction in the Gulf of Mexico today netted about $275...

Payless to reportedly file for bankruptcy, could shutter up to 500 stores

Payless, the struggling discount shoe chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon...

Louisiana must consider gas tax increase to build, repair roads and bridges, Edwards says

Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off a full day of lobbying and public events...