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Why some in the restaurant industry aren’t keen on the no-tax-on-tips initiative
Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don’t support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips, saying it would help too...
How LSU is approaching the new world of college athletics
This month’s landmark House v. NCAA settlement is poised to reshape the competitive and financial landscape of college sports—and LSU is meeting the moment...
Roundup: Party with the best / Paid family leave / Slipping cargo prices
See who wins: The Best of 225 Awards party returns June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Bin 77. Enjoy 50+ rosés, bites from Bin...
Louisiana says ‘no thanks’ to FEMA’s pricey flood insurance plan
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is backing U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy in urging FEMA to pause its Risk Rating 2.0 flood...
Prices rising? The Fed’s not flinching yet
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this...
How Mary Bird Perkins COO Jodi Conachen builds team buy-in
Alignment is a key component of strategic communication of an organization because if staff don’t understand the vision, they can’t rally behind it to...
‘LaPolitics’: This session will be remembered for the governor’s influence
A compressed two-month fiscal session will probably always feel a little hectic. But for many lawmakers, the latest one adjourned last week was even...
Relief is coming to America’s office supply glut
America’s office glut is finally easing, The Wall Street Journal writes.
For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. office market is contracting—thanks to a...
Louisiana GOP Senate race heats up
The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Louisiana is heating up early—and turning sharply right, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, has launched...
Portobello’s in Bocage announces a major shift in focus
The Portobello’s Grill in the Bocage Village Shopping Center on Old Hammond Highway is now a dedicated catering and private event venue. The restaurant...
Mullin expands its footprint with a new division
Mullin has announced the launch of a new division, Mullin Industrial, marking its strategic expansion into commercial and industrial landscaping services across the Gulf...
Roundup: Fed meeting / Keli Zinn / Farewell, Albertson’s
Looking ahead: The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst....
Roundup: Gas prices to rise / Premium credit cards / Purdue Pharma settlement
Mideast tensions: After Israel attacked Iran last week, experts predicted gas prices would increase for U.S. consumers by roughly 20 cents per gallon. Drivers...
Spicy Rico is bringing fast-casual Mexican flavors to LSU area
Spicy Rico, a new fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant near LSU, is the latest venture from chef Raul Mendez and his sisters, Thalia and Diana Fuentes,...
Former Chicken Salad Chick property near Burbank changes hands
The former Chicken Salad Chick property on Frogmore Drive off West Lee Drive has changed hands to become Chipotle Mexican Grill’s third location in...
How AI can ease the pain of returning to work after vacation
Many professionals dread returning from vacation to an overwhelming inbox and missed meetings, but AI tools may offer relief—streamlining reentry and reducing stress, Fast...
Baton Rouge smoke shop targeted in statewide vape crackdown
The Smokin Aces Smoke Shop on Wax Road has had its permit suspended by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part...
Louisiana initial jobless claims up nearly 16% from the previous week
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,471...
Roundup: Misusing tenant funds / Fewer imports / Undocumented workers
Bill seeks penalties: A bill that could provide criminal penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk...
What we know about the landmark NIL settlement
A landmark class-action settlement is poised to transform the business of college sports, paving the way for student-athletes to receive direct compensation for both...
