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LSU’s sports betting agreements shielded from public view

College campuses increasingly are striking deals with sports betting companies eager to promote their brands. But the terms of those agreements are opaque despite the high-dollar and societal stakes.

Russel Honoré points to East Palestine in calling for air monitoring at Louisiana plants

Supporters of more stringent environmental regulation of Louisiana industry plan to take another swing at requiring plants to operate monitoring systems.

UnitedHealth closes deal for Lafayette-based LHC Group

UnitedHealth Group has closed on its $5.4 billion deal to acquire Lafayette-based LHC Group, according to regulatory filings. 

Add one more indicator to the list showing economy surged in January 

Seemingly every data point has shown the economy surging ahead in January, after slumping...

Bond Commission keeps banking options open despite Jeff Landry’s wishes 

Members of the State Bond Commission met Friday and opted against placing any restrictions...

Back-to-back hurricanes? Scientists say get used to it 

What used to be a rare one-two punch of consecutive hurricanes hitting about the same place in the U.S. weeks apart seems to be happening more often
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Career event will connect local students with businesses

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, LSU and East Baton Rouge Parish Schools are partnering for a Career Immersive Event this week, connecting students with companies to show high-wage, high-demand jobs available in the Capital Region. 

How the candidates are polling in Louisiana governor’s race 

A recent poll paid for by Jeff Landry’s campaign shows the attorney general as...

Louisiana’s hotel tax revenue expected to top pre-pandemic levels this year 

Projected state and local tax revenues from hotels are expected to eclipse pre-pandemic levels this year to bring more than $1 billion to Louisiana.

Gov. Edwards wants to raise the minimum wage for state workers, but by how much? 

After years of failing to convince lawmakers to raise the minimum wage for all Louisiana residents, Gov. John Bel Edwards may have to settle for raising it for just state government employees.