Bill to rebalance this year’s budget moving through House

Lawmakers in the House started work today on rebalancing this year's budget, advancing a...

Capitol Views: Another sales tax hike headed to House floor

A bill to impose a new 1-cent sales tax to fund 15 major transportation...

MBAs graduating into best job market in a decade, report says

This year's business school graduates are looking for work right on time: More companies...

Capital Area United Way workforce campaign raises $9.4M, surpassing goal

More than 400 Baton Rouge area businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations collectively contributed more...

Alford: Re-election and bravado driving budget debate

At this very moment, says Jeremy Alford, there are some 123 Louisiana legislators wondering...

Justices make it easier for employees to sue over 401(k) retirement plans

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today in favor of participants in employee retirement...

News roundup: Oil companies pay too little for oyster damage, audit says …  School workers fired after Katrina rebuffed by US high court …...

Fair compensation?: Oil companies that damage the state's public oyster grounds—for example, when they drill...