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The National Hurricane Center is ‘fully staffed’―or is it?
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress this week that the National Hurricane Center is fully staffed heading into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Bloomberg...
Wetlands redefined? This Louisiana bill makes it easier to build
A proposed Louisiana law could dramatically reshape how wetlands are defined and protected—drawing concern from environmental groups, legal experts and floodplain advocates, Louisiana Illuminator...
Economists are questioning the quality of recent inflation data
Concerns are mounting over the reliability of recent U.S. inflation data after the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed staffing shortages have disrupted its monthly...
Roundup: Public record rules / Peloton’s secondhand market / Wells Fargo
Shielding public officials: The Louisiana Senate approved last-minute amendments to a bill that would shield the personal information of state lawmakers, statewide elected officials...
Tech leaders from MIT, Amazon and Block Inc. will judge the Nexus Technology Cup
Some of the nation’s top technology leaders are heading to Baton Rouge this month to judge the inaugural Nexus Technology Cup, a statewide competition...
FEMA scraps this year’s planned hurricane plan
FEMA’s hurricane readiness has come under fire as its new leader announced the agency was scrapping a near-complete response plan just as storm season...
Roundup: Clean-tech cuts / Job openings rise / Delfin LNG
Climate funding: From carbon capture to solar power, companies across the clean-tech spectrum are reeling from funding withdrawals, policy changes and import restrictions brought...
Southern Marsh files yet another trademark infringement lawsuit
Southern Marsh Collection, a clothing retailer headquartered in Baton Rouge, is suing a Louisianian tied to Gonzales-based Wingman Waterfowl, also a clothing retailer, for...
BREC leadership transformation nears the finish line
The bill aimed at altering the makeup of the BREC Commission is one step away from becoming law.
House Bill 86, authored by Dixon McMakin,...
Tariff hikes on steel and aluminum kick in Wednesday
Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. will implement a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate.
As Reuters reports, this move―announced by President...
Dixie Landin’ closes after short season
A few weeks after the announcement that Blue Bayou would not open this year, Dixie Landin’ Theme Park announced on social media Monday that...
Market shift: Goodbye cubicles, hello condos
The U.S. office market has reached a major turning point, with more space being demolished or converted than built for the first time in...
Louisiana records show this refinery spilled toxic waste for months
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, is under investigation after state and federal inspectors documented months-long toxic waste leaks from its Gramercy refinery into...
The Capital Region has a new acting US attorney
President Donald Trump has appointed Ellison Travis as the acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana.
The federal court district encompasses the parishes...
Roundup: Disney’s layoffs / Trucking fee debate / Saudi Arabia’s golf tourney
Let it go: Disney is laying off several hundred employees across its film and TV divisions, affecting marketing, casting and finance. The cuts are...
The importance of making employees feel noticed
Despite companies pouring billions into employee engagement, 70% of workers remain disengaged—and one reason may be that they simply don’t feel seen, Harvard Business...
Roundup: Inflation gauge / John Deere / Bishop Michael Duca
Slowing down: A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Spending by...
Entergy power upgrade targets Ascension Parish growth
Entergy will invest $498 million to support two unnamed industrial users at RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish, following Louisiana Public Service Commission approval, The...
This bill looks to expand use of campaign funds in Louisiana
Gov. Jeff Landry is backing legislation that would significantly expand how Louisiana politicians can spend campaign funds, including on personal expenses like home mortgages,...
Louisiana unemployment claims are rising
Following national trends, unemployment claims in Louisiana saw significant increases last week.
There were 2,232 initial unemployment claims filed in Louisiana last week, an 11.8%...
