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CPEX summit will focus on climate risks, economic prosperity
Louisiana faces numerous planning challenges. How do we improve transportation? How do we make our energy grid more resilient? How do we deal with flood risk?
Louisiana electricity rates cheaper than neighbors including Texas
Louisiana’s electricity costs were more than 2 cents per kilowatt hour cheaper than the national average in 2021, according to recent analysis from the...
Strong US hiring, wage gains in November hamper Fed’s inflation fight
The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing economy—a sign of resilience in the face of the Federal...
Baton Rouge casino revenues down 21% year to date through October
Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos have collected $4.9 million less through October of this year than they did during the first 10 months of...
Local builders feeling pinch from residential real estate slowdown
The slowdown in home sales, higher interest rates and the tight labor market are causing many Capital Region residential builders to pull back.
Two St. George incorporation appeals in the works ahead of Dec. 12 deadline
Attorneys representing supporters of the incorporation of St. George are preparing briefs to submit to the appellate court ahead of a Dec. 12 deadline.
Gasoline prices are falling fast after spiking earlier this year
The cost of gasoline is falling so fast that it is beginning to put real money back in the pockets of drivers, defying earlier...
Legislature planning to take action on homeowner insurance crisis
Unlike what Florida lawmakers are planning for later this month, there will not be a special legislative session to address Louisiana’s growing homeowner insurance crisis.
Roundup: Inflation tracker / Entergy donation / End of the Lane
Still elevated: A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve eased but remained at an elevated level in October, likely...
US initial jobless claims fell back last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits came back down last week, hovering near levels suggesting the U.S. labor market has been largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes.
Baton Rouge’s new CAO says military experience will inform new role
Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, who retired from the U.S. Army after 37 years, will be Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s chief administrator starting Monday.
Louisiana unemployment rate again sets record low
Louisiana’s unemployment rate is again at a record low, sitting at 3.1%, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s latest not seasonally adjusted employment report.
The...
City-parish officials unveil plan to reduce gun violence in Baton Rouge
A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community workers today announced the launch of the East Baton Rouge Public Safety Partnership, an action...
House votes to prevent rail strike, impose deal on unions
The U.S. House moved urgently Wednesday to head off the looming nationwide rail strike, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.
Mayor Broome announces Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as new CAO
In a significant shake-up of her administration, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced that former Louisiana National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis will replace Darryl Gissel as the city’s chief administrative officer.
Private hiring slowed nationwide in November
Private hiring slowed sharply during November in a sign that the historically tight labor market could be losing some steam, according to a report...
US revises up last quarter’s economic growth, easing recession fears
Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September, the government said this...
DIY Disco arts and cocktail bar opening in Mid City next month
DIY Disco, a new arts and entertainment spot, today announced plans to open Dec. 10 on Government Street near Radio Bar.
LABI input likely to shape medical marijuana workplace policy
A state panel has three weeks left to wrap up work on draft legislation to protect workers who use medical marijuana. Before then, members...
Louisiana has fewest EV chargers per capita in US
Louisiana has the lowest number of EV chargers per capita, with just 8.3 chargers per 100,000 residents, according to a new report from software firm CoPilot.
