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Here’s what Hurricane Helene has done to jobless benefits
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to their highest level in a year, which analysts are blaming on last...
Roundup: Carbon capture / Music software launch / Social security
Next steps: Exxon Mobil said Thursday it has acquired state leases for over 271,000 acres in Texas state waters for an offshore carbon dioxide...
Is U.S. inflation finally under control?
U.S. inflation dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of...
Top Capital Region executives recommend their most inspiring reads
Amid a relentless whirlwind of board meetings, strategic pivots, and market analyses, the most impactful revelations often come not from a quarterly report but...
Roundup: Milton’s cost / Workers comp rejected / Computer science standards
Insurance nightmare: Milton's insurance costs could match Katrina's $100 billion, according to analysts. Credit rating firm Morningstar DBRS estimates Hurricane Milton could cost insurance...
Mortgage demand declines as interest rates climb
Recent increases in mortgage interest rates have led to a notable decline in demand from both homebuyers and homeowners, CNBC reports.
According to the Mortgage...
Inflation may be easing, but not when it comes to this sector
While inflation is easing across much of the economy, the health care sector has not seen such relief, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The cost...
Roundup: Generac / Spirit Halloween / Formosa accident
Generator shortage: Generac Holdings Inc. is running low on portable backup generators after Hurricane Helene and other recent storms knocked out power for millions...
St. George City Council signs off on election districts
The St. George City Council at its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing five single-member election districts for the city.
The ordinance outlines how the...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Look for this on...
New mammography regulations are now in effect, which means you’ll start seeing an explanation about your breast density on your next mammogram report. In...
Small business disaster loan program in jeopardy of running out of money
The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation and what may follow...
Roundup: Milan Fashion Week / State’s financial health / Buying a home
High fashion: A little over a year after its New York Fashion Week debut, designer and Love My Reality co-owner Crystal Lewis brought her...
Legislative hearings on state tax reform proposals continue
Legislators will continue hearings Tuesday on tax reform, this time in response to Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform proposals for personal income and sales...
Roundup: Shark fishing / Chemical leak / Insurance crisis
Seeking input: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is collecting public comments on a notice of intent it filed to remove restrictions...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Office investment with long-term national...
Now available for sale, 10604 Coursey Blvd. presents a unique investment opportunity, currently occupied by the multi-location, multi-state tenant Avita Pharmacy. Since 2016, Avita...
Cybersecurity Tip of the Week, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions: The hidden costs...
When cybersecurity fails, the immediate costs—like data recovery and system repairs—are just the tip of the iceberg. The hidden costs can be even more...
Roundup: Voter registration / Constitutional amendments / Backing Israel
Deadline is today: Today is the final day to register to vote in-person for the November elections. It’s also the last day to update...
NOLA scurrying to upgrade its streets and sidewalks ahead of Super Bowl
With the city set to host the Super Bowl in February, New Orleans advocates and leaders hope they can use the big game as...
Most US homeowners don’t have flood insurance, but should they?
Hurricane Helene's recent devastation, with damages expected to exceed $225 billion, highlights a critical gap in U.S. disaster preparedness, Bloomberg reports.
Only about 4% of...
Roundup: Taylor Swift / Ignition 1.0 / Plan of Government changes
NOLA windfall: Taylor Swift’s three concerts later this month are expected to bring a record-breaking amount of revenue to the Caesars Superdome. Swift has...
