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Roundup: A leaner UNO / One team, more muscle / GM feels the squeeze
UNO reinvents itself: The University of New Orleans is restructuring academic programs as it transitions to LSU New Orleans, aiming to better align degrees...
The fight over Louisiana’s voter data just got real
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would require election officials to share sensitive personal data on all registered voters with the federal government, raising...
Louisiana lawmakers want to widen the door to vocational training aid
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing gaps in training across...
Americans spent more in February. Then the war hit.
Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter...
US factory activity surges in March, but cost pressures mount
U.S. manufacturing activity surged in March, posting its strongest expansion since 2022, but rising input costs are casting a shadow over the sector’s momentum,...
Roundup: Jet fuel costs / Consumer confidence / From oil to AI
Passed to consumers: JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees as soaring fuel costs push airlines to pass expenses onto travelers. Fees will increase...
A West Virginia medical imaging firm has acquired this Baton Rouge company
Radon Medical Imaging has acquired Baton Rouge-based Majestic Medical Solutions, expanding its footprint into Louisiana and Mississippi, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The deal, which...
This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs
A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and regulators to rethink the state’s regulatory framework for electricity, warning...
Drivers feel the squeeze as the US average for gas tops $4 a gallon
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes...
Crypto in your 401(k)? Proposed rule change sparks debate over risk
The Trump administration is proposing a significant shift in how Americans invest their retirement savings, opening the door for 401(k) plans to include alternative...
ExxonMobil promoted a biofuels breakthrough despite internal doubts
Internal documents reveal ExxonMobil scientists raised serious concerns about the viability of the company’s algae biofuels program even as executives continued promoting it to...
Data center deals could leave ratepayers ‘holding the bag,’ advocate warns
Amid Louisiana’s data center boom, a key question is emerging: Who pays if the tech giants don’t stick around?
Speaking Monday to the Press Club...
EBR commercial real estate sales tick up to start the year
The commercial real estate market in East Baton Rouge Parish is off to a solid start in 2026, with sales activity continuing to gain...
Louisiana gasoline prices spike but remain in line with Gulf South peers
Gasoline prices are climbing faster in Louisiana than in most states after war in the Persian Gulf—home to about one-fifth of global oil supply—sent...
How energy volatility is rewriting the rules of business operations
Energy is no longer a predictable overhead—it’s becoming a core strategic lever for businesses navigating an increasingly volatile market, Harvard Business Review writes.
Driven by...
Roundup: LNG milestone / Final investment decision / TSA funding
Production begins: A major LNG project on the Texas-Louisiana border has begun production, marking a key milestone for U.S. energy exports as global supplies...
AI talent war is driving startups to offer big salaries over long-term incentives
Startups racing to dominate artificial intelligence are rewriting the rules of compensation, offering significantly higher cash salaries to lure a limited pool of elite...
Louisiana sees slight drop in initial unemployment claims
Initial unemployment claims 03/21/26
Continued unemployment claims 03/20/26
Where art meets wellness: A Denham Springs studio taps into a growing trend
A new pottery studio in Denham Springs is blending art with wellness, offering a creative outlet designed to help people disconnect from daily stress,...
Roundup: Sora scrapped / Wildlife and Fisheries / Live Nation trial
Social media app: OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos...
