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PAR critical of millions in earmarks contained in state budget plan

Even as they wisely steer money to debt payments, education and infrastructure investments, Louisiana...

Bill that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients advances

The Senate Committee on Education unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients.

Bill to redraw Central school district threatens proposed subdivision

State Sen. Bodi White’s bill to shrink the Central school district could kill a planned 183-home subdivision that East Baton Rouge Parish officials have approved. 

LSU Health Shreveport students win venture challenge

Three LSU Health Shreveport students who founded Guise Medical LLC won first place in the 2022 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge for their patented MED-pal device.

Employers aggressively recruiting workers who aren’t looking for jobs 

As the Great Resignation continues, workers who are not seeking new jobs are actively...

TotalEnergies signs Cameron LNG expansion agreement 

TotalEnergies has signed a “heads of agreement” with Sempra Infrastructure, Mitsui & Co. Ltd....
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‘LaPolitics’: More personalities eye lieutenant governor’s race

Only a few weeks have passed since we last checked in on the developing race for the state's No. 2 elected position

Tech incubator eyes possible lease at downtown’s State National Life building

The Research Park Corporation, which runs the Nexus Louisiana tech firm incubator on Florida...

Louisiana is the most expensive state for teen car insurance

Louisiana is the most expensive state for adding a teen driver to family insurance coverage, according to new research from Forbes Advisor.

Higher mortgage rates setting stage for housing market slowdown 

Low mortgage rates have helped juice the housing market over the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices.
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