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From soda bottles to cars, brands target price-sensitive shoppers

Major consumer brands are rolling out smaller, lower-cost products and increasing value-focused promotions as...

What the latest US initial jobless claims data indicates

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty...

How much did Baton Rouge rents tick up in May?

Rents in Baton Rouge increased 1.1% in May compared to a 0.5% increase nationwide,...

Roundup: Caesars / Pennington / Surcharges

Blockbuster deal: Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the...

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years,...

Roundup: Fortified homes / American agriculture / St. George

New law: Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday signed a bill into law that reallocates...
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Here’s where redistricting stands nationwide

A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts...

Roundup: Term limits / PayPal / A new home for the state fair?

Headed to the ballot: A proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit governors from returning...

College athlete pay secrecy bill one step closer to becoming Louisiana law

The Louisiana Senate voted 22-13 Tuesday to advance a bill backed by LSU that...

CEO compensation grows 6% as worker pay gap widens

The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as...