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Companies ease spending on business software in slower economy

Business-software companies say their customers are being more cautious with spending in response to...

Louisiana vulnerable to power outages this winter

The nonprofit regulator charged with helping ensure the reliability of the North American electric grid is warning of potential electric supply shortfalls during severe weather this winter in several regions of the country—including Louisiana.

Is the Capital Region vulnerable to a housing crash?

The Capital Region’s main housing markets are in the middle of the national pack when it comes to how vulnerable they are to a housing market decline, a new report shows.

Large US companies laying off white-collar workers in droves

Recent rounds of layoffs at large U.S. companies mark a departure from the usual...

Despite strong economic numbers, recession remains a threat

Joe Biden assured Americans today that the U.S. economy is chugging along in the...

Panel targets tax incentives as way to eliminate state income tax

A panel of state lawmakers is studying the possible elimination of personal and corporate income taxes in Louisiana.
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Why you should give your opinion at work when asked

Whether your colleague is asking for input on a joint decision or a friend...

Mall of Louisiana’s shuttered Sears Auto Center store sells for $2.7M

The Mall of Louisiana’s former Sears Auto Center location, closed since 2021, has sold for $2.7 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

CPEX summit will focus on climate risks, economic prosperity

Louisiana faces numerous planning challenges. How do we improve transportation? How do we make our energy grid more resilient? How do we deal with flood risk?

‘LaPolitics’: Three tax questions for the Ways and Means vice chair

LaPolitics: With reelection for state lawmakers scheduled for next fall and a tax session...