Economic Development

Alford: Opposing sides dig in as session winds down

A conservative-leaning coalition has doubled down on its request to lawmakers that they stay...

As summer approaches, so does the need to hire seasonal employees

This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and the pressure is on for...

Companies scale back plans to expand fulfillment services as e-commerce slows

Companies that set out to build e-commerce fulfillment services when pandemic-driven online sales boomed...

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. 

‘LaPolitics’: Graves gaining national attention for his role in debt ceiling talks

Who is Garret Graves? That may be an odd question to ask in Louisiana, where Graves represents Baton Rouge and the coast in Congress. Elsewhere around the country, however, it’s a good question.

Day care for medically fragile children opening soon on Airline

Florida-based company Healthcare for Kids is opening a day care on Airline Highway for medically fragile children.
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State’s corporate franchise and inventory taxes remain on chopping block

Legislation related to the franchise tax, inventory tax and corporate rebate and exemption programs...

Louisiana construction projects, teacher pay raises hinge on spending cap battle 

Louisiana teacher raises along with various construction projects hinge on state lawmaker budget negotiations. 

LSU grad proposes infrastructure upgrades to make Tigerland safer

Recent LSU grad Taylor Lasorsa has proposed a design for Tigerland to make the area safer and more inclusive, WAFB reports.

See where Louisiana’s job resignation rate ranks among states 

Louisiana has the third-highest job resignation rate in the country, according to a new...