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A majority of business economists now view the government’s tax and spending policy as...

Louisiana lawmakers are showing signs they’ve made a breakthrough in the special session logjam...

Louisiana is one of 44 states and Washington D.C. to reach a $650 million...

Louisiana’s attorney general will take charge of the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, in...

Albertsons is plunging deeper into the pharmacy business with a deal to buy Rite...

A government lawyer says a 13-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico remains...

The U.S. Senate has confirmed veteran prosecutor Brandon Fremin to serve as U.S. attorney...

Inflation pressures appear to be building in the U.S. economy, a prospect that is...

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Gov. John Bel Edwards says he’s flexible on tax ideas to close a $1...