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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...
State moves to crack down on mislabeling of imported seafood
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing new legislation aimed at cracking down on the mislabeling of imported seafood, a long-standing issue for the state’s commercial fishing...
As crude prices rise, shale producers may begin adding rigs
U.S. shale oil drilling could rebound in 2026 as higher crude prices—driven in part by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—improve the outlook for...
Affordable housing construction squeezed by ‘Buy America’ requirement
It has a catchy name—Build America, Buy America—and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
But the law has spurred a...
The housing slowdown is reshaping how agents do business
The U.S. housing market is stuck in a historic slowdown, with resale activity hovering near a four-decade low even as the number of households...
Roundup: Plumbing licenses / Call center jobs / Shipping gateway
Proposed changes: A Louisiana proposal to fast-track plumbing licenses is sparking backlash from industry professionals, who warn easing training requirements could jeopardize public safety....
Books-A-Million returning to Capital Region with Siegen location
Alabama-based retailer Books-A-Million is returning to the Baton Rouge market after an eight-year absence.
The company has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the former...
Poll reveals sharp gender divide when it comes to wage fairness
Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men have a different view,...
Why $200 oil is no longer unthinkable and what it would mean for the...
The Trump administration is evaluating worst-case scenarios for oil prices, including a potential surge to $200 per barrel, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the...
