Politics & Policy

New ‘Advocate’ editor predicts growth, sees continued value of print

While news staffs across the country are shrinking, the new editor of The Advocate, The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com sees growth potential. 

Roundup: Celtic Studios / Rail strike / Social Security increase  

New role: Aaron Bayham, who left his position as Celtic Studios executive director last...

Small business group files suit over Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

An advocacy group for small businesses has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the...

Why cartel cutback will drive up gas prices despite US being top oil producer 

Why, then, do U.S. oil prices hinge on the actions of an international oil cartel?

Betting big on carbon capture

Climate change concerns were once seen as a threat to Louisiana industry, but now the petrochemical sector, positioning itself as part of the solution, is investing heavily on ‘low carbon solutions.’

Insurers, homeowners gear up for legal battle following Hurricane Ian 

Litigation is looming for home insurers in Florida as cash-strapped, underinsured homeowners—paired with an...
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‘LaPolitics’: Baton Rouge’s Scott McKnight lone candidate so far for treasurer 

With Treasurer John Schroder making aggressive moves in the governor's race, state Rep. Scott...

McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election

Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not...

September jobs report likely will keep Fed raising interest rates

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid...

See how much the mayor’s proposed stormwater fee would cost you

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is proposing a stormwater utility fee that would raise about $36.5 million per year for reducing flood risk and improving water quality.