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Roundup: Bad news, buyers / A 1960s solution / Small changes, big impact
Homebuying gets harder: The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than three months, a setback for...
‘LaPolitics’: AG Liz Murrill stakes out session stances
After staying quiet on the policy front in recent weeks, Attorney General Liz Murrill released a list of bills Monday her office will support...
A banner year for giving: BRAF surpasses a $70M milestone
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation marked its highest year for philanthropy since its founding at its annual meeting Thursday night, with local donors contributing...
The oil shock is testing Trump’s energy strategy
When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he launched a crusade to shift the country away from renewable energy, drastically undoing the...
Louisiana wants to turn coastal challenges into companies
Louisiana Innovation on Wednesday announced the launch of the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana, a new innovation lab located at The Water Institute in...
Roundup: Health insurance woes / Fluoride fight / Climate lawsuit crackdown
Losing coverage: Millions of Americans are losing health insurance after enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired, driving up premiums. A new survey finds nearly...
East Baton Rouge Parish leaders look to align on legislative priorities
Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to align East Baton Rouge Parish leaders with the parish’s legislative delegation and Metro Council members to coordinate the...
What to expect from today’s Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve is all but certain to hold interest rates steady at its latest meeting, as policymakers grapple with stubborn inflation, geopolitical tensions...
How one Baton Rouge political consultant is using AI to gain an edge
As artificial intelligence tools proliferate across industries, Baton Rouge political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the technology is giving her firm a meaningful competitive advantage.
Wray,...
Roundup: Amazon / Wholesale prices / Foreign threat response
Cutting USPS use: Amazon plans to slash its use of the U.S. Postal Service by at least two-thirds as its delivery contract expires, potentially...
US airline executives say they’re optimistic despite rising jet fuel costs
Major U.S. airlines say they are not expecting a significant dent in quarterly profits despite soaring jet fuel costs tied to the war in...
Roundup: Southern University / Community Coffee / Rental incentives
Nursing school honored: Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing school in the U.S. for a second consecutive year by...
National Water Infrastructure joins national water utility trade group. Why that matters
National Water Infrastructure, one of the largest privately owned sewer utilities in the Capital Region, has joined the National Association of Water Companies.
The move...
Legislative committees set to discuss key workforce bills this week
Lawmakers are discussing a series of workforce-focused bills this week as Louisiana leaders seek ways to connect available workers with high-demand jobs.
In his opening...
SEC weighs ending quarterly earnings requirement
The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal that could significantly reshape how U.S. public companies report earnings, potentially making quarterly disclosures optional...
‘LaPolitics’: Lawmakers preparing for heated debates over judiciary
While Louisiana judges wield tremendous political influence, they are often sheltered from political backlash.
That doesn't appear to be the case this year, after Gov....
Why traditional US growth hubs may be losing their edge
A new analysis suggests the traditional map of U.S. economic opportunity is being redrawn as demographic decline, climate risk and rapid advances in artificial...
Planning approval sought for multifamily development near West Lee Drive
The Planning Commission on Monday will consider a rezoning request to accommodate a multifamily residential development on Etta Street near West Lee and Nicholson...
Roundup: Rotary Club speaker / Meta / Meatpacking strike
School choice update: Caroline Roemer, executive director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, will speak at this week’s Rotary Club of Baton...
Why Scott Gaudin cashed out everything to buy a bank
In 2020, Scott Gaudin put all his eggs in one basket. At the height of the COVID pandemic, he walked away from a steady...
