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State officials report $1.9M in questionable pandemic aid to businesses

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office and the state Treasury have identified more than $1.9 million in questionable payments made through the federally funded Main Street Recovery Program.

Influential Woman in Business: Karen Breaux of Postlethwaite & Netterville

For Karen Breaux, life is a series of moments, which, if you play them right, can teach you everything you need to know to move forward, even if the lesson isn’t immediately obvious.

AG Jeff Landry alleges Biden administration colluded with social media giants

As states push back against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ plan to combat disinformation online, Louisiana’s Jeff Landry is among two attorneys general that have filed a lawsuit against him,

Small business owners struggling to find quality applicants

Small business owners are still trying to fill historically high levels of open positions, and they’re not having much luck, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly jobs report. 

High school stars now cashing in on NIL deals

Ian Jackson and Johnuel “Boogie” Fland are among the brightest stars in the firmament...

Troubled waters

The Southern Hills Aquifer is a critical Capital Region asset, but overuse has it under threat from saltwater intrusion.
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Theater attendance soars as moviegoers return

With COVID-19 cases falling, theater attendance is rising exponentially compared to this time a...

Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced...

State officials rank tax incentives for best, worst ROI

All but one of the 10 tax incentive programs that cost at least $1 million had a positive impact on Louisiana’s economy

Offering employee equity could help small businesses with labor shortage

Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses,...