IMF predicts even brighter outlook for US economy

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic outlook for the United States in...

House GOP leaders prioritize TOPS funding over health care

Louisiana House Republican leaders have prioritized the popular TOPS college tuition program in next...

Belle of Baton Rouge part of $1.85B acquisition of Tropicana Entertainment

The Belle of Baton Rouge will be sold as part of a $1.85 billion...

Blane Salamoni files appeal after firing for Alton Sterling shooting

Blane Salamoni, who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle outside the Triple...

After weeks of criticizing Amazon, Trump convenes task force to study US Postal Service

After weeks of railing against online shopping giant Amazon, President Donald Trump signed an...

Money found! Louisiana budget gap drops to $648M

Louisiana's budget shortfall dropped today to $648 million, an improvement from previous estimates but...

Government regulation of social media firms ‘inevitable,’ Zuckerberg says

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a House oversight panel today that he believes government...

South’s homegrown talent suffers without better schools, study says

The South's increasingly diverse homegrown talent won't share in the region's economic growth unless...

Gov. Edwards: Too many House lawmakers lack urgency on budget gap

Louisiana’s state senators opened their budget hearings Sunday with grim warnings from Gov. John...

US employers added 103,000 jobs in March, fewest in 6 months

U.S. employers added a modest 103,000 jobs in March after several months of robust...