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Framework taking shape for a possible state constitutional convention
Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would define how a constitutional convention could unfold, even as debate continues over whether to call...
Why Amazon just bought this Louisiana-based company for $10.8B
Amazon is making a major push into satellite connectivity with its roughly $10.8 billion acquisition of Covington-based Globalstar, a key rival to SpaceX’s Starlink,...
A look at the factors that are fueling Livingston Parish’s growth
Livingston Parish’s rapid growth in recent years has been driven by a combination of strong public schools, attainable housing and expanding job opportunities, according...
Roundup: Future of City-Brooks Park / DEI’s impact / Oil prices
Community input: Forum 225 will host a community conversation on the future of City-Brooks Park and the LSU lakes, highlighting a major planning effort...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
Career coaching industry grows as college grads struggle to find jobs
A growing number of affluent parents are investing heavily in career coaching to help their college-age children secure jobs in an increasingly competitive entry-level...
Here’s how many jobs the Baton Rouge metro added in January
Baton Rouge’s job market showed steady but uneven momentum to start 2026, even as Louisiana employment neared historic highs.
The Baton Rouge metro area added...
Louisiana unemployment claims fall sharply
Initial unemployment claims 04/04/26
Continued unemployment claims 04//26
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Lottery ticket sales / Golf partners
Post-Easter drop: Crawfish prices are easing after the Easter peak, with dock prices dropping $0.50 per pound as demand softens. Consumers can expect to...
New Gulf oil find could expand funding pipeline for coastal projects
A newly discovered offshore oil reserve in the Gulf could deliver a fresh stream of revenue for Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, with production potentially...
Guest column: How volunteerism strengthens businesses and engages employees
At LWCC, our purpose is clear: to help Louisiana thrive. But purpose is not defined by what you say. It is demonstrated through action....
First look: A familiar space on Perkins Road gets a business-minded reboot
After the closure of Solera, its owners are repositioning the Perkins Road space with a more broadly appealing, revenue-focused concept, 225 writes.
Southdowns Grille, opening...
Proactive business decisions are improving local cancer care
Two of the region’s leading cancer organizations—Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Ochsner Cancer Center—are pushing deeper into underserved communities, deploying new technology and...
Big Oil’s war windfall undercut by supply shocks and shutdowns
Surging oil prices tied to the Iran conflict are delivering a mixed picture for major energy companies, with higher crude prices failing to fully...
Baton Rouge punches above its weight in retail, industry expert says
Baton Rouge is emerging as a strong example of how smaller, college-driven markets are outperforming traditional retail expectations, according to Blay Bradley, senior vice...
How Nest Health is reframing health care in Louisiana and beyond
Dr. Katie Brown has a patient who used to visit the emergency room every other day.
As a parent of children with chronic health issues...
As HOA fees surge, buyers are rethinking what they can afford
Surging homeowners association fees are becoming a major pressure point in the U.S. housing market, compounding affordability challenges as home prices and mortgage rates...
Roundup: Luxury housing markets / Shreveport’s blight / NFL media rights
13 stand out: Luxury housing markets across the U.S. are increasingly defined by million-dollar listings, with Realtor.com identifying 13 areas where at least half...
Shutdown sting worse than thought as Q4 GDP is revised downward
The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department...
Lafayette developer buys 33 acres for new residential project in Central
A Lafayette-based developer has purchased roughly 33 acres near the Walmart on Sullivan Road in Central for a new residential project.
Southern Ventures Development acquired...
