Small businesses weigh banking options amid turmoil 

The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the...

Partnerships like LSU has with Caesars barred under new rules from gaming industry 

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering.

St. James residents sue parish over chemical plant pollution  

Residents of St. James Parish filed a federal lawsuit today raising allegations of civil rights, environmental justice and religious liberty violations. 

US initial unemployment claims fall as labor market remains strong 

Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation.

Retail sales slipped in February following January’s burst of buying 

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, underscoring the volatility of the economic environment.

Jim Donelon won’t seek reelection; nine insurers apply for incentive program 

Longtime Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who was tasked with finding solutions to lower property insurance costs that have been plaguing the state, announced today that he will not seek reelection in October.

Slowing-but-still-high inflation puts Fed in a bind

U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to...

Breaking down the Silicon Valley Bank failure and what it means going forward 

Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank...

Key takeaways from the latest US jobs report 

The American job market has once again confounded expectations.

US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain...