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LSU’s “seven-figure” deal with Caesars Sportsbook is not affected by the American Gaming Association’s newly updated marketing code that prohibits college partnerships. 

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge has named a part-time “director of innovation and commercialization” as the center.

Small businesses are facing a health insurance affordability crisis, according to a National Federation of Independent Business survey released last week.

Oil companies offered a combined $264 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in a sale today, which was mandated by last...

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System will acquire the Singing River Health System in Jackson County, Mississippi, expanding the system’s presence there. 

Star LSU basketball forward Angel Reese has the most name, image and likeness deals in all of college basketball, according to a report from SponsorUnited, which tracks NIL deals. 

The president of the LSU System makes $725,000 per year, not counting a $15,000 vehicle allowance and a $35,000 housing stipend. S

Accountants are among the group whose jobs are the most exposed to the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence, according to a recent study in...

Pickleball's popularity has exploded at BREC parks over the past decade, says Ryan Vinyard, tennis manager for BREC.

A class of 900 people who did business with the Louisiana-based Stanford Trust before it collapsed are seeking up to $500 million from state government.

Louisiana has seen a gradual decline in the number of bills filed by lawmakers over the past two decades, according to the Public Affairs Research Council for Louisiana. 

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen affirmed America’s commitment to enhancing corporate transparency along with 20 other countries at this week's Summit for Democracy in Washington, D.C. 

The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the bailout of First Republic, has jolted small businesses of all...

Houston-based Milestone Carbon is considering building a carbon capture and sequestration facility in Terrebonne Parish, Carbon Herald reports. The site could potentially be used...

Baton Rouge-based home distiller Delos Butler is launching a small batch spirits brand called Bayou Blessing, at Barringer Foreman Technology Park on Airline Highway. 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a $1.97 million grant to deploy adaptive traffic signals at 39 intersections on state roads expected to see heavier traffic as the Interstate 10 widening project is ongoing.

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

Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center. 

An economic development leader tied to $6.2 billion in projects and more than 500 new jobs for Ascension Parish. An award-winning consultant who represents...

While there is some uncertainty with current economic conditions, experts say Louisiana is still well-positioned to take advantage of top-dollar investment opportunities as the energy industry continues to transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables.