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Roundup: FedEx’s tariff lawsuit / Meta’s megadeal / Data centers
Refund, please: FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last...
Key reforms aimed at Louisiana’s property insurance crisis remain untested
Over the past two years, Louisiana lawmakers have worked to reform catastrophe insurance claims laws in an effort to stabilize the state’s property insurance...
Governor pushes federal review of all Louisiana public universities over DEI
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has formally asked the Trump administration to expand a federal civil rights investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion practices across...
Trump expected to unveil affordability measures during State of the Union
President Donald Trump plans to use his State of the Union address to make an aggressive economic case to voters, arguing the country is...
No more circling: BTR introduces reserved parking options
Passengers departing from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport can now reserve parking in advance, part of a broader push to add convenience and predictability to...
‘LaPolitics’: Will the debate over workers’ comp be different this session?
Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Chair Alan Seabaugh said he was happy to address the decades-old impasse over workers’ compensation during last year's regular...
Roundup: Luncheon speaker / Nor’easter / Disruption at work
Invest in Louisiana director: Jan Moller, executive director of Invest in Louisiana (formerly Louisiana Budget Project), will be the guest speaker at the Press...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here is a look at the latest issued construction permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
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SCOTUS case involving ExxonMobil could redefine climate risk for oil industry
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on a high-stakes fight that could reshape climate litigation—and the financial exposure of the energy industry, Bloomberg...
Meta leader addresses Louisiana data center water usage concerns
Meta expects its massive Richland Parish data center to consume roughly the same amount of water as the farmland it replaced.
That’s according to Henry...
AI is rattling the commercial brokerage model
Investors are beginning to ask a hard question about commercial real estate: What happens to brokerage fees when artificial intelligence can do in hours...
Roundup: Trader Joe’s recall / US auto sales / Retreat from DEI
Chicken fried rice: A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe’s stores...
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his...
An update on East Baton Rouge Parish road construction projects
Baton Rouge's MovEBR program is entering a more active phase, with dozens of projects underway or nearing construction, according to Fred Raiford, East Baton...
Louisiana court clerks ask lawmakers to scale back records removal mandate
Louisiana court clerks are urging lawmakers to scale back a new state law that allows hundreds of elected officials—and their family members—to demand the...
Shutdown tempers US growth, but AI investment keeps outlook upbeat
The U.S. economy lost momentum at the end of 2025, with gross domestic product expanding at a 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter,...
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Louisiana Restaurant Association CEO Stan Harris
LaPolitics: Your organization has called for streamlining alcohol permitting. Where does that issue stand?
Stan Harris: Several municipalities and parishes have their own alcoholic beverage...
Roundup: US jobless claims / SNAP rules / Nexus board
Filings drop: U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels. The number of Americans filing for jobless...
The case for slower, smarter AI deployment
As artificial intelligence pressure intensifies, many companies are pouring money into tools without first asking where they’ll make the biggest difference. The smarter approach:...
Is the $3,400-an-hour lawyer the new normal for Corporate America?
Hourly rates at the nation’s top law firms are reaching once-unthinkable heights, with some senior partners now charging $3,000 to $3,400 an hour—and a...
