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Following generation ‘alert,’ regulators keeping close eye on summer power usage

Last week, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional power grid that includes Louisiana, issued a “maximum generation alert.”

Treasury Secretary Yellen open to gas tax holiday   

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that she expects the U.S. economy to slow...

Why are refineries closing amid oil price windfall? 

Even as oil and gas companies’ profits soar, refineries across the country are being retired and converted to other uses as owners balk

Former Louisiana House speaker part of $9M swampland deal at taxpayer expense 

The state of Louisiana has set aside $9 million to buy 2,000 acres of swampland in St. James and Lafourche parishes partly owned by Charles DeWitt,

Controversial rezoning proposal for Citiplace hotel to be deferred

An application to rezone one of the last undeveloped tracts in Citiplace to allow for a hotel will not be considered as scheduled

Ways for your business to grow, even in a volatile environment

With declines in tech and retail stock prices, rising inflation and interest rates, and...
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Check out this Father’s Day gift guide from ‘225’

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to decide what to get for those...

Seven maps the Legislature will consider for new congressional districts

Louisiana lawmakers have so far filed seven maps to consider in the special session...

Louisiana legislative auditor, CPRA at odds over federal funds monitoring

The Louisiana legislative auditor contends that the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is not...

Controversy rises over proposed Citiplace hotel next to Bocage Lake

A proposal to build a 93-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel near the intersection of Corporate Boulevard and Bocage Lake Drive faces opposition from nearby residents, who want their neighborhood to stay residential.