Politics & Policy

Viewpoint: Being a beautiful city is a decision you make

Opinion: By only blaming residents for littering we ignore how the waste hauling industry is contributing to our growing problem.

LED FastStart program ranked No. 1 in US for 13th year in a row

Business Facilities magazine has ranked Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart as the nation’s No. 1...

Wind farms planned off Louisiana, Texas could power 3 million homes 

The Gulf of Mexico’s first offshore wind farms will be developed off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, the Biden administration announced last week

Alford: The dawn of a new election cycle

From legal challenges to political drama, the run-up to qualifying last week made everyone wish qualifying was already over. 

Ochsner Health back to requiring masks amid latest COVID surge

Ochsner Health will enforce mask-wearing in all common and patient care areas for employees, patients and visitors, the system announced Friday. 

State’s congressional delegation could be powerful force if GOP regains House

Louisiana's Republican congressional delegation qualified for reelection last week with an eye toward reclaiming control of the House as a party and individually rising up the ranks of power, USA Today Network reports.
- Advertisement -

Developer seeking retail for residentially zoned land alongside Sherwood Forest

A developer hopes to attract retail business to a vacant property just east of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and north of Florida Boulevard. 

Women lose ground in top boardrooms after years of gains 

Women have lost ground in S&P 500 boardrooms for just the second time in...

FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will keep 1 million out of market 

When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation’s flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for coverage, even though many will pay more for it.

Outdoor employers must help their workers beat the summer heat

says keeping workers motivated is the key to getting them to push through the summer heat.Â