How billions in COVID aid was stolen

The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from...

State lawmakers nearing deadline to pass a budget

As the clock ticks down to adjournment, Louisiana legislators still need to pass a budget. 

US applications for jobless benefits reach highest level since October 2021

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest mark since October 2021, but the labor market remains one of the healthiest parts of the U.S. economy.

Lawmakers abandon probe of Ronald Greene’s death without hearing from governor  

Louisiana legislators who last year demanded answers from Gov. John Bel Edwards on whether...

Big companies continue to back Pride events despite pushback 

Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light’s parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.

US employers add higher than expected 339,000 jobs in May 

The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool.

Jump in US job openings surprises economists 

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor...

CEO pay growth is slowing after years of rapid increases 

After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is beginning to slow.

U.S. Supreme Court limits federal authority over wetlands

The U.S. Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, expanding the ability of farmers, homebuilders and other developers to dig up or fill wetlands near rivers, lakes and streams. 

US consumer spending and inflation accelerated in April 

A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April and consumer spending rebounded, signs that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high.Â