Politics & Policy

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell significantly last week, a sign that the labor market remains strong even as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and slow inflation.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote today on whether to propose some...

After four straight three-quarter-point interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve is set to announce a smaller half-point increase in its key rate today, a first step toward dialing back its efforts to combat inflation.

After voting down controversial adjustments to the way Louisiana measures school success, the state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

States that don’t impose income taxes on individuals tend to charge higher sales taxes to fund government, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports. 

Shoppers hoping for a little relief at the grocery store for their holiday meals...

Many small businesses that received federal pandemic aid are now on the hook for...

The Downtown Development District is researching best practices about how to deal with nightlife noise.

Louisiana’s last round of elections for 2022 belonged to the long shots. 

Lawmakers on Louisiana’s Water Sector Commission recommended the state hold off on allocating the entire $450 million set aside for local water and sewer upgrades this year