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Why soaring diesel costs are about to raise prices nationwide
A rapid surge in diesel prices—now topping $5 a gallon nationwide, up roughly 40% in a month—is squeezing U.S. truckers and threatening to ripple...
Baton Rouge casinos are having a much better year
Baton Rouge's casino market bounced back in February after a slight January dip, with all three riverboats reporting month-over-month gains and the market continuing...
Louisiana colleges say they’re underfunded by $850 million
Louisiana’s public colleges and universities are facing a deepening financial strain, with higher education leaders estimating the system is underfunded by roughly $850 million...
Nexstar closes its $6.2B Tegna deal amid a legal fight
Nexstar Media Group has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after securing federal approval, creating one of the largest local broadcast operators in...
The US is weighing options to bring down oil prices
The Trump administration is weighing additional measures to stabilize global oil markets as supply disruptions tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East push...
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...
