Stocks tumble, oil prices soar after Russian attack on Ukraine

Stocks tumbled worldwide this morning after Russia’s attack against Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already squeezing the global economy.

US ports to get $450M aimed at speeding flow of goods

Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law as part of the administration's recent stepped-up efforts aiming to ease supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers.

Maps redrawing district lines for BESE, PSC nearing final passage

New political boundary lines for Louisiana’s Public Service Commission and Board of Elementary and...

Weekly US jobless claims rise, but remain historically low 

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week but remain near historically low levels, reflecting relatively few layoffs across the economy.

Fed planning faster rate hikes if inflation doesn’t slow  

Federal Reserve policymakers concluded last month that they would accelerate their tightening of credit...

States report heavy betting on this year’s Super Bowl

Legal betting on this year's Super Bowl was heavy in the four states that have reported results so far.

Bill that would grow congressional district’s Black population fails

Legislation to increase the Black population in a mostly white Louisiana congressional district was...

Louisiana federal judge blocks higher climate cost estimate on emissions 

A federal judge today blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to put greater emphasis on...

Legislature rejects bills creating new majority Black congressional district

In case you missed it, the Louisiana House on Thursday approved a bill shifting boundary lines for the state’s six congressional districts—without creating a second majority Black district sought by civil rights organizations.

Five trends that will affect buying or selling a home this year 

Five clear trends are emerging that will help homeowners decide if they want to engage in the real estate market this year