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La. sees fourth highest gain in inmate population

While the number of inmates in state prisons dropped nationally in 2009, Louisiana was...

State makes its case in Race to the Top

A team of education and policy leaders went to Washington, D.C., today to make...

Session 2010: A peek behind the curtain

In about a week and a half, on March 29, lawmakers will gather in...

La. still ranks high in oil consumption relative to income

A new analysis says Louisiana ranks third in the country for vulnerability to changes...

News roundup: Simon preparing bigger bid for Mall of La. parent … Fewer people report coming in late for work

Putting up more money: Simon Property Group Inc. is considering raising its $10 billion...

Women in Business nominations sought

Nominations are now open for Business Report's Influential Women in Business awards. These annual...
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U.S wholesale prices drop 0.6% ?

Prices at the wholesale level plunged in February by the largest amount in seven...

Group praises Davis’ privatization efforts

The Division of Administration’s decision to privatize the state’s self-insurance operation is winning applause...

Carter again proposing term limits for school board members

Rep. Steve Carter has introduced a bill that would allow voters to implement term...

BRAC launches Google fiber-optic campaign

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced Geaux fiBR, an effort to convince Google...