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Here are the economic risks facing small businesses next year

After years of bumps, things are looking up for the American economy—but there are still risks on the horizon for business leaders, Inc. reports. 

Sports betting tax collections decline in November

Sports wagers continued to rise in Louisiana in November, though a low win percentage and promotional deductions cut tax collections from the month prior.

Stories to remember from 2023: The LSU lakes project finally began 

The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited University Lakes Project began after the...

Flying or driving this weekend? Here’s the latest on expected holiday traffic 

Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic.

The Queen continues to drive gains in Baton Rouge casino industry

While two of Baton Rouge’s casinos saw dips in revenue during November, the recently...

Landry taps Ralph Abraham to lead the Louisiana Department of Health 

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham will lead Louisiana’s Department of Health, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced today.   

‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need 

Even before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale.

Job landscape to shift further next year, so here’s what you need to know 

Roles are rapidly shifting across multiple industries and company leaders will need to keep up in 2024, Inc. reports. 

How the US economy surprised the experts in 2023  

In a year full of big numbers, with strong gains for stocks and even more fantastic flights for crypto, it was one shrinking number that superseded all.

Stephen Toups: Communication is key to leading through change

Navigating a company through periods of change can be challenging for even the most...