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Why young graduates are facing an employment crisis
Though the national unemployment rate is holding near 4%, the job market has turned especially grim for young people, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Louisiana initial jobless claims up nearly 16% from the previous week
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,471...
Roundup: Misusing tenant funds / Fewer imports / Undocumented workers
Bill seeks penalties: A bill that could provide criminal penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk...
Why US water infrastructure is at a breaking point
In an age of AI and autonomous vehicles, the U.S. water system is showing its age—and cracking under pressure, Fast Company writes.
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A snapshot of how the local housing market fared in May
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market showed signs of balance in May, with a rise in listings and sales activity across much of the...
Prices in this sector are rising twice as fast as grocery costs
Electric bills are outpacing food inflation as utilities pass rising natural gas prices and grid upgrade costs onto consumers, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Electricity...
US consumer sentiment on the rise heading into summer
U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early June, marking the biggest monthly jump since January 2024, as inflation expectations eased and economic outlooks brightened, Bloomberg...
Roundup: House speaker’s warning / Tariffs / Oil prices surge
Task force overload?: Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier issued a warning Wednesday against the Legislature's growing reliance on task forces, as lawmakers debated a...
Op-ed questions Gov. Landry’s commitment to lower auto insurance rates
An op-ed published this week by The Center Square takes direct aim at Gov. Jeff Landry’s handling of insurance reform, accusing him of breaking...
Lawmakers reject funding boost for Gov. Landry’s school voucher initiative
Louisiana lawmakers passed a $51 billion state budget Thursday, rejecting Gov. Jeff Landry’s push to expand publicly funded private school vouchers under his LA...
Local developer acquires 150 acres in Zachary for $1.7M
Local developer Kevin Nguyen acquired just over 150 acres on Old Scenic Highway in Zachary, according to a deal filed last week with the...
Federal tax collections have surprisingly surged amid IRS turmoil
After months of warnings that tax revenue might plunge due to agency staffing cuts and internal turmoil, the IRS delivered a surprise this spring:...
Roundup: Philly Me Up / Trump vs. California / LSU equine facility
Coming to Denham Springs: Popular family-owned Philly cheesesteak eatery Philly Me Up is expanding, with the opening of its first franchise in Denham Springs....
Average 30-year mortgage rate drops for a second week in a row
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated.
The long-term rate inched...
It’s taking unemployed US workers longer now to find new jobs
Recurring jobless claims in the U.S. have climbed to their highest level since late 2021, suggesting it’s taking longer for unemployed workers to find...
Could NOLA be the first US city to authorize real-time facial surveillance?
New Orleans is back in the national spotlight as city leaders weigh a controversial proposal to loosen restrictions on police use of facial recognition...
Roundup: Workforce development / Starbucks / Public Defender Oversight Board
Streamlining services: Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill to merge job training and public assistance into a “One Door” system, streamlining access to benefits and...
Here are this year’s Parade of Homes winners
The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge recently hosted the Parade of Homes, presented by Ferguson Home, which drew over 2,000 visitors and...
US wholesale prices rose slightly in May
U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that its...
Inside Cherrybomb Coffee Co.’s first Baton Rouge location
Cherrybomb Coffee Co., a retro-inspired coffee brand born in Mandeville, has officially landed in Baton Rouge, 225 reports.
Its first Capital Region location opened in...
