Shortage of construction labor expected to make rebuilding after hurricanes a long and costly process

The national shortage of construction workers means that it will likely take years for...

Louisiana House speaker hopes to have tax plan by January

With the ever-nearing expiration of more than $1 billion in temporary taxes, the leader...

Cassidy, Graham unveil long-shot Obamacare replacement bill

Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina today unveiled...

Irma destroys one-fourth of homes in Florida Keys, FEMA estimates

Search-and-rescue teams made their way into the Florida Keys' farthest reaches today, while crews...

Irma takes parting shot as it finally leaves Florida

A weakened Irma took its parting shot at Florida on Monday, triggering severe flooding...

Apple may test the bounds of iPhone love with a $1,000 model

Apple is expected to sell its fanciest iPhone yet for $1,000, crossing into a...

Groundhog Day: Future of TOPS becomes perennial debate for Louisiana lawmakers

Louisiana lawmakers appear caught in a near-perpetual loop, repeatedly debating how to stabilize the...

Seeking to plug $1B budget gap, Edwards continues meeting with business leaders

Gov. John Bel Edwards held his second outreach meeting with business leaders Thursday, seeking...

Edwards seeks disaster loan change in Harvey bill

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Congress to tweak federal law governing disaster loans...

Smoke from Arkema chemical plant not toxic, police say

Smoke resulting from two explosions at a Houston-area chemical plant presents “no danger to...