Could renting build more wealth than buying?

Renting can be a smarter financial decision than homeownership for people seeking flexibility, predictable...

Roundup: Methane emissions / Cat Haven / Consumer confidence

Plan to ease rules: The Trump administration plans to loosen federal methane emission rules...

SpaceX deal faces transparency lawsuit in Vermilion Parish

The Vermilion Citizens Coalition and three parish residents have sued the Vermilion Parish Police...

Roundup: Oil and gas lawsuits / AI security threats / Home remodeling slowdown

Legacy cases mount: Despite Gov. Jeff Landry’s claims of curbing legacy lawsuits, more than...

Capital Region sees record job numbers thanks to construction boom

The Capital Region’s economy is outperforming comparable Southern metros, with record employment, rising wages...

Loneliness creates a new business opportunity for friendship startups

A growing number of startups are turning the demand for in-person social connections into...

Roundup: BP settlement / Fed’s next move / DOJ vs. Anthropic

$350M upfront payment: Louisiana has agreed to accept $350 million from BP upfront rather...

Manufacturing jobs are back, but the skills required are changing

The U.S. manufacturing sector is adding jobs again, with manufacturers increasing employment by 72,000...

When an inherited home becomes a family headache

The transfer of inherited homes is becoming an increasingly significant part of the nation’s...

Roundup: Rural health tech delay / Louisiana’s hiring surge / Halloween candy crunch

$20M in limbo: Louisiana Economic Development’s $20 million Rural Tech Catalyst Fund remains under...