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‘LaPolitics’: State ethics program remains in flux
Kathleen Allen, who has worked for the Ethics Administration since 1997, spending the last 15 years as administrator, general counsel and generally the face...
D.R. Horton buys lots to expand development near Burbank
Homebuilder D.R. Horton has closed on 18 lots as part of phase five of its Pelican Lakes residential community near Burbank Drive.
D.R. Horton purchased...
This Denham Springs eatery is going out of business
The co-branded franchises Roll On In and Buzzed Bull Creamery has closed its doors in Denham Springs.
The family-operated Asian fusion franchise and liquid nitrogen...
How Louisiana’s medical marijuana and hemp sectors are adapting
The medical marijuana and hemp industries in Louisiana continue to evolve, even as they must navigate ever-changing laws governing how such products are produced...
The state’s tax burden will be redistributed in Gov. Landry’s plan
While the chief proponent of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to reform Louisiana’s tax structure is promoting what he says are some of its more...
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...
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...
This Louisiana beauty app won $10,000 in a local pitch competition
BeautyFindr, an app that allows users to request services from beauty professionals, won the Curate Besties Pitch Competition at the Curate Conference this month.
AnnaBeth...
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...
See what’s on the agenda for today’s Metro Council meeting
An item authorizing the mayor to renew the Raising Cane’s River Center rental waiver agreement with Visit Baton Rouge and ASM Global for three...
These services would be taxed under proposed changes to the state’s tax code
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's proposal to dramatically rewrite the state’s tax code includes significant income tax reductions, with the revenue being primarily replaced by...
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...
BRAC spells out these key priorities for city-parish ahead of candidate forum
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its 2024 Elections Platform, detailing critical priorities for the East Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president and Metro Council...
Two more governors join energy coalition co-founded by Gov. Landry
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday joined the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Choice.
The coalition was formed by Gov. Jeff...
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...
‘LaPolitics’: DOTD reorganization plan is on the way
With the blessing of the Landry administration, the Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads, an industry trade group, engaged Boston Consulting Group this summer...
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...
