US adding more jobs as economy extends gains

In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well...

Latest drop in US initial jobless claims steeper than expected  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the...

KIK Consumer Products replacing plant that burned after Hurricane Laura  

KIK Consumer Products COO Jeff Schmitt today announced that the company’s BioLab division will...

Senate president: Louisiana veto override session likely

Momentum is building for Louisiana lawmakers to hold a historic veto override session, with...

Louisiana lawmakers focus on improving public water supply

Spurred by recent hurricanes and a rare winter storm that demonstrated the frailty of...

Companies providing wider spaces for workers in post-COVID offices

The coronavirus has already changed the way we work. Now it’s changing the physical...

US jobless claims continue falling as economy heals

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, a sign that...

Louisiana lawmakers consider veto override session

Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of legislation banning transgender athletes from participating on school...

Louisiana tax bills signed, but need voter approval in fall

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed key pieces of a complicated tax swap plan...

Louisiana giving away $2.3M in prizes to encourage vaccines

Louisiana will offer residents who have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 a chance to win...