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Americans increased holiday spending this year but at a slower pace

Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure.

Why are so few Louisianans showing up at the polls to vote?

In an important election year—featuring races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state,...

Why this proposed Louisiana LNG terminal is emblematic of larger factors at play 

Venture Global LNG is working to build a $10 billion natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish that would be the Virginia-based startup’s third Louisiana facility. 

Wind, solar and battery industries grew this year despite economic challenges 

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels.

Louisiana, Mississippi lose residents as other Southeast states gain

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Louisiana and Mississippi are losing residents at a time when the rest of the South is growing.

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Barclay House senior living property sells for $29M

The Sunrise at Siegen assisted living property has been sold to an Ohio-based investment group. 

As governor, John Bel Edwards led Louisiana through crisis after crisis 

On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana. 

A new ‘hemp boutique’ has opened its doors in Mid City

Rad Dad Alternative, a new “hemp boutique,” quietly opened its doors on Government Street near Barracuda Taco Stand in November.

Public hearing set for proposed Blue Cross sale

The Louisiana Department of Insurance will host its public hearing regarding the reorganization and sale of the state’s leading health insurer on Valentine’s Day next year.