Politics & Policy

SEC cracking down on fans rushing field after last weekend in Tiger StadiumĀ 

They are iconic moments in college football: Fans rushing the field to celebrate landmark victories, almost all with joyous intentions of honoring their team's success.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%Ā 

The U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates.

Midterm elections have historically been good for stock investors

The Nov. 8 midterm election could be a positive event for shareholders, who’ve seen major indexes drop into bear market territory this year—more than 20% below recent highs.

US surgeon general calls for workplace management styles to changeĀ 

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants managers to take a good, hard look at...

Feds to plug dozens of old, leaky oil wells in Louisiana wildlife havens

Many of Louisiana’s most prized and protected natural landscapes are dotted with the leaking, rusty remnants of the oil industry’s boom years, NOLA.com reports.

Metro Council to take up stormwater district repeal, money for River Center

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is set to consider repealing the stormwater utility district they created a little more than a month ago.
- Advertisement -

LMOGA president: Oil industry must get greener to remain vital

Global demand is pushing toward cleaner energy and Louisiana must follow, according to an...

Louisiana ranks 39th for business tax climate, up three spots from year ago

In what’s become something of an annual tradition, the Tax Foundation once again doesn’t think much of Louisiana’s business tax climate, ranking it 39th on its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Every Louisiana casino will eventually move inland, gaming chair predicts

Both of downtown Baton Rouge’s river-adjacent casinos are preparing to move inland as part of major upgrades to the properties.

Roundup: Early voting / Home prices / Reading scores

Polls open: Early voting for the Nov. 8 election in Louisiana begins today and...