Louisiana earns a credit upgrade, but savings remain uncertain

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Louisiana’s general obligation bond rating from AA-minus to AA, potentially...

Permitting politics leave wind industry caught between progress and uncertainty

U.S. wind developers are receiving mixed signals from the Trump administration as lawmakers negotiate...

New AI startup aims to put complex legal cases within smaller firms’ reach

Former Justice Department antitrust officials Jonathan Kanter and Doha Mekki have launched FluxCap, an...

Roundup: USPS fuel fee / Fed stands pat / Time change stalemate

Shipping surcharge: The U.S. Postal Service will introduce a fuel surcharge on domestic Ground...

Environmental groups press Gov. Landry to tackle state’s orphan well backlog

A coalition of eight environmental groups is urging Gov. Jeff Landry to address Louisiana’s...

Warsh faces tough questions as Fed weighs inflation against growth

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday following last month’s...

Federal rules target hidden fees in prescription drug pricing

The Trump administration is preparing a Labor Department regulation requiring pharmacy benefit managers, or...

Roundup: Dollar General faces suit / Trailer tariffs / Mortgage demand rises

Checkout crackdown: Attorneys general in 20 states, including Louisiana, are suing Dollar General alongside...

The Pentagon has a drone problem: Not enough explosives to arm them

The U.S. military’s plan to purchase millions of drones is running up against a...

Ford’s next electric pickup could power more than your commute

Ford’s upcoming $28,350 Fathom electric pickup, expected in 2027, will offer homeowners backup power...