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Louisiana’s construction jobless rate exceeds national average 

Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate came in at 9.6% in June, an...

State cutting off federal unemployment aid beginning Saturday 

Louisiana is stopping federal pandemic unemployment aid for its residents Saturday, ending the benefits...

What limiting elective surgeries means for Our Lady of the Lake

Our Lady of the Lake is postponing some elective surgeries for the next three weeks in order to slow its surgery schedule and keep as many beds free for the growing number of COVID-19 patients entering the hospital. 

With tax renewal approaching, CATS releases economic impact study

As it prepares to ask voters this fall to renew a 10-year, 10.6-mill dedicated tax, the Capital Area Transit System has released an economic impact study suggesting the bus system will generate some $1.6 billion in economic activity over the next decade.

Coach O talks NIL rules, SEC expansion and COVID-19

The NCAA’s new name, image and likeness rule is good for LSU football and its players, as long as it is handled the right way, coach Ed Orgeron said at Wednesday’s Rotary Club luncheon. 

Year-over-year city-parish sales and use tax collections up 22% in May

For the city and parish combined, recurring city-parish sales and use tax collections totaled...
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Wasted COVID vaccine doses spike in Louisiana amid hesitancy

As coronavirus vaccine interest plummeted in Louisiana, the state saw a spike in the...

Senators reach deal on bipartisan infrastructure package

Senate Republicans reached a deal with Democrats today over major outstanding issues in a...

SBA’s online PPP forgiveness portal opens Aug. 4 

The Small Business Administration’s previously announced online Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness portal will...

Juban’s to reopen late this year with new look and menu

After sitting dormant for more than a year, Juban’s Creole restaurant will reopen late this year or in early 2022, its owners say.