As the US rich become super-rich, new IRS data shows they pay lower taxes

One of the cornerstones of American income tax policy is that taxes are progressive. People...

Louisiana among majority of US states where spending per student remains below pre-recession levels

New data suggests education spending per student remains below pre-recession levels in about two-thirds...

Vision for new Baton Rouge Zoo would require at least $110M, study says

With about 100 employees, 250,000 visitors a year and a roughly $5.5 million operating...

Working 9-to-5 becoming a less popular way to make a living

If you want an income, or you’re an employer looking for help, it may...

Louisiana seafood industry still short on labor despite crawfish season winding down

Most commercial crawfish peeling operations in Louisiana are winding down, but the LSU AgCenter...

St. Mary Parish among US communities targeted by Russian ‘trolls’

From a nondescript office building in St. Petersburg, Russia, an army of well-paid “trolls”...

Ex-Metro Councilman ‘Bones’ Addison seeks Registrar of Voters job

Former Metro Councilman Ulysses “Bones” Addison hopes to get back into city government—this time...

LSU’s Alexander testifying before US Senate today on Higher Education Act

As he continues to work to stave off potentially massive budget cuts to higher...