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Roundup: Whistleblower bill / Small business sentiment / Hydrogen tax credit
Legislation fails: A controversial bill to end confidentiality for tipsters reporting government misconduct to Louisiana’s ethics board has failed. The proposal, which missed a...
Roundup: Legacy lawsuits / Clean energy subsidies / Economic growth forecast
Closing the book: Last week, lawmakers passed legislation to address "legacy lawsuits" against oil and gas companies over alleged environmental damage. Those attempts on...
Here’s how much Louisiana lawmakers plan to spend from savings
Louisiana lawmakers are poised to tap into a state savings account to the tune of $1.2 billion, redirecting those funds toward infrastructure, economic development...
Julio Melara: Stop being afraid of greatness
There’s a quiet momentum building in Baton Rouge—and it’s time we lean into it, not shy away.
As Business Report publisher Julio Melara writes in...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 43,000-square-foot showroom/warehouse on Airline
Formerly home to Town & Country Furniture, this ±43,000 SF facility offers exceptional visibility with ±275 feet of frontage and ±43,064 daily traffic along...
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps
After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday...
For the self-employed, retirement requires even more planning
So what does retirement look like for the growing number of self-employed Americans—now nearly 17 million strong?
As Fast Company writes, for many freelancers, entrepreneurs...
Why hydrogen hopes are dimming in Louisiana
Air Products once billed its $4.5 billion hydrogen facility in Louisiana as a bold step toward a cleaner energy future. But, as The Wall...
Roundup: Warner Bros. / Amazon / Former city-parish official sentenced
Two companies: Warner Bros. Discovery will split off cable operations from its streaming service, creating two independent companies. HBO and HBO Max, as well...
New grads are joining the worst entry-level job market in years
Landing that first job is proving tougher than ever for the class of 2024, Bloomberg reports.
Despite strong resumes, internships and degrees in high-demand fields,...
Roundup: Tate’s appeal for Southern / BP sale unlikely / Tort reform
Call for more funding: Outgoing LSU President William Tate, the first Black president of any SEC university, is calling for more investment in Southern...
State will increase sports gambling tax to subsidize college athletic programs
Louisiana lawmakers have signed off on a new plan to funnel millions in sports gambling tax revenue to college athletic programs across the state—just...
Campus Federal Credit Union: Our mission is all about you
It’s simply ingrained in Campus Federal’s culture to be member focused. For the past 90 years, they’ve wanted nothing more than to be a...
Gulf South Technology Solutions: Marking 20 years of transformative technology solutions
Gulf South Technology Solutions is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a testament to its ability to evolve and innovate alongside the ever-changing landscape...
What job applicants are saying about AI hiring processes
As employers increasingly rely on AI tools to streamline hiring, job seekers are navigating a tech-driven process that offers speed—but not always clarity, Fast...
Initial unemployment claims dipped last week in Louisiana
Louisiana's initial unemployment insurance claims decreased for the week ending May 31, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,131...
Roundup: Lululemon / Cookies by Freddie / Topo Chico recall
Topping expectations: Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday, but cut its full-year earnings guidance, citing a “dynamic macroenvironment.” As the...
Campaign finance rewrite is nearing the finish line
A sweeping rewrite of Louisiana’s campaign finance laws is nearing final passage in the state Legislature, with provisions that would expand how politicians can...
Roundup: Super Bowl impact / Used car prices / Interest rate cuts
‘Wildly inflated’: Louisiana leaders this week touted numbers tied to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, claiming the game will yield a $1.25 billion...
Bill in Louisiana Senate aims to eliminate state job protections
State lawmakers are advancing a constitutional amendment that would shift authority over state employee classifications from the Civil Service Commission to the Legislature, potentially...
