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Inaugural Nexus Tech Cup finalists announced
Nexus Louisiana has announced the finalists for its inaugural Technology Cup statewide competition.
The event, scheduled for June 17-19 at the Water Campus, invites college...
Why this vote by the PSC might ultimately lead to higher electricity rates
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has voted to end a yearslong effort to explore more competitive electricity options—effectively shutting the door on reforms that...
How sports gambling revenue could soon help fuel Louisiana college athletics
Louisiana’s public college athletic programs could soon see a major funding boost under a bill moving through the Legislature, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
House Bill 639,...
Off-bottom farming seen as a solution amid disruption to oyster industry
As Louisiana pushes forward with the nearly $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project to restore eroded wetlands, oyster harvesters are bracing for major industry...
Roundup: Home Depot / ACT alternative / St. George schools
Eating tariffs: Home Depot plans to hold the line on prices despite tariffs, according to CFO Richard McPhail. Home Depot is pushing suppliers to...
Why the well has gone dry for energy deals in 2025
Dealmaking in the U.S. oil patch has dramatically slowed in 2025, Reuters reports, with M&A activity falling to just $17 billion in the past...
A snapshot of how area casinos performed in April
Baton Rouge casinos experienced a dip in revenue last month after recording their best month of 2025 in March.
The casinos posted a 9.5% decrease...
‘LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry backs campaign finance changes
A sweeping rewrite of Louisiana’s Campaign Finance Disclosure Act backed by Gov. Jeff Landry advanced to the House floor last week.
Though one prominent government...
AI meets local government: Is Plaquemine paving the way?
Baton Rouge tech firm Obney.ai has entered into a partnership with the city of Plaquemine aimed at modernizing local government operations through the use...
William Tate is leaving LSU for Rutgers
After four years as president of LSU, William Tate IV is leaving to take the helm at Rutgers University as president. A New Jersey-based...
Roundup: Coastal projects / H&E / Removing Chinese investments
CPRA update: The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority reported at its May 2025 board meeting that it has 106 active projects across the...
Travel to the US is down significantly as Canadians and others pull back
What was expected to be a strong year for U.S. travel has shifted into uncertainty, The New York Times writes.
International arrivals—especially from Canada—have dropped...
Venture Global is pushing for federal approval this month of massive LNG project
Venture Global, a key driver of U.S. liquefied natural gas expansion, is seeking federal approval by June 26 to begin construction on its CP2...
Disconnect grows between tariff warnings and what inflation numbers show
For months, American consumers and businesses have been hearing that President Trump’s massive import taxes—tariffs—would drive up prices and hurt the U.S. economy. But...
This therapy practice has found a new home in Mid City
The OA Therapy Solutions, a local minority-owned group therapy practice, on Saturday opened its first stand-alone office.
The new space is at 1111 South Foster...
Roundup: Hurricane season / Local gala returns / Drew Brees
FEMA struggling: Newly appointed FEMA head David Richardson told staff on Thursday that the agency doesn’t yet have a fully formed disaster-response plan. He...
Here’s how the area housing market performed in April
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market saw an increase in both pending sales and new listings in April, marking the second straight month buyers...
Lawmakers punt on two bills giving college athletes tax breaks on NIL cash
A pair of Louisiana lawmakers say they will not continue to pursue legislation that would exempt college athletes’ name, image and likeness compensation from...
These two US cable giants are pursuing a $34.5B merger
Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the...
Meet Laura Vinsant, a 2025 Influential Woman in Business
Laura Vinsant once dreamed of a career in sports administration—until a visit from Teach for America’s founder changed her life’s trajectory.
Moved by the organization’s...
