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WARN notice filed for layoffs at two IDEA campuses in Baton Rouge
IDEA Southern Louisiana has filed a WARN notice with the state for upcoming layoffs at its two Baton Rouge campuses as the charter school...
How state lawmakers are trying to facilitate the use of small nuclear reactors
Louisiana lawmakers are working to quicken the permitting process to allow small nuclear reactors to be added to the state’s portfolio of energy production,...
What the latest US jobless claims numbers are showing
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as businesses continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
Jobless claim applications...
Roundup: LSU provost / AT&T earnings / Climate change
Departing: LSU Provost Roy Haggerty, the highest ranking academic administrator on campus, is leaving his position with the university. He is the third high-profile...
Meet the YMCA’s new top Capital Region executive
YMCA of the Capital Area announced Sean Elliott will serve as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective May 27.
Elliott was chosen by the...
Energy firm foresees a $1.2B hit to its Louisiana LNG project due to tariffs
Woodside Energy says it's assessing the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have on its $1.2 billion liquefied natural gas project in Louisiana,...
Why US new home sales exceeded economists’ predictions for March
Sales of new homes in the U.S. increased last month after mortgage rates dipped, Bloomberg reports.
At the start of the spring selling season, purchases...
How the state is turning to AI to help detect Medicaid fraud
The Louisiana Department of Health will use a new artificial intelligence and data analysis tool to fight “fraud, waste and abuse.” state officials have...
Roundup: Federal funding / Food dyes / Business activity slows
Louisiana at risk: Federal funding accounted for nearly 40% of overall revenue in almost half of U.S. states as of 2022, the latest figures...
Trump now says he won’t fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: A hidden danger in...
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly, and unfortunately, it can show up in more places than you might think....
Roundup: Dress code lawsuit / Entergy alarms / Trade war
Lawsuit filed: A Baton Rouge woman is suing Stab’s Prime Steakhouse and Seafood after she was refused service and reportedly told her attire violated...
How a Baton Rouge dealership put Nick Saban on a billionaire course
Joe Agresti was on a conference call in his Baton Rouge office when an unknown number left a message.
Nick Saban, the legendary University of...
Louisiana explores ‘advanced nuclear’ options to meet industry needs
Nuclear power, the oft-controversial renewable energy source, has once again bubbled to the surface of public discourse with serious fervor.
As 10/12 Industry Report writes...
Proposal exempts student-athletes from paying state income tax on NIL deals
The Louisiana Legislature is considering a handful of proposals this spring that would create tax breaks and new revenue avenues for college athletes and...
Roundup: Economic gains from AI / Investar / Ford halts shipments to China
Boosting output: Economic gains from artificial intelligence will boost global output by around 0.5% a year between 2025 and 2030, outweighing the costs of...
March dealt out a winning hand to area casinos
Baton Rouge casinos experienced their best month of 2025 in March, posting a 22.5% increase in revenue over February, according to the latest report...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Prairieville office investment with flexibility
Now available for sale, 17534 Old Jefferson Hwy. (Building B) is a ±5,170 SF office building currently occupied by two tenants. Suite A, home...
This logistics company is suspending some U.S. shipments because of tariffs
DHL announced Sunday that it would temporarily stop shipping packages worth more than $800 to customers in the U.S., effective Monday, Fast Company reports.
The...
What an audit says about Louisiana’s Department of Health
A recent report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor shows that Louisiana’s Department of Health has been dealing with a handful of persistent financial and...
