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White House resistance could delay or block some tariff refunds
The Trump administration is resisting a court order requiring $166 billion collected from illegal tariffs be refunded, which could increase the likelihood only some...
Roundup: College sports bill / Private sector hiring / BREC community meeting
Seeking system overhaul: Former LSU and Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling...
REV launches new communications platform for businesses
REV Fiber for Business has launched a cloud-based communications platform designed to help employees collaborate and stay connected with customers through a single mobile...
Hockey gets a second life in Baton Rouge with a new team and new...
Professional hockey will remain in the Capital Region after all.
Officials announced Wednesday during a news conference that a new Federal Prospects Hockey League franchise,...
Gonzales is charting a new course for growth
As Gonzales continues to grow and expand beyond the vision outlined in its decade-old comprehensive plan, city officials are seeking public input to help...
This downtown restaurant has closed after nearly two years
Less than two years after opening in downtown Baton Rouge, Hot Stuff Restaurant has closed permanently.
A message posted on the restaurant's website states, "After...
Landry turns attention to salvaging teacher stipends after Amendment 3 defeat
The drama over teacher pay in Louisiana took another turn on Tuesday, with Gov. Jeff Landry signing an executive order intended to preserve teacher...
Roundup: AI enforcement / United Cajun Navy / Bridge bill stalls
Increased oversight: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing artificial intelligence companies to provide the administration with access to advanced AI models...
How homeowners can reduce their sharply rising insurance premiums
Homeowners insurance costs have climbed sharply across the U.S. in recent years and policyholders looking to reduce their premiums have several relatively straightforward options,...
US job openings climb in April despite fallout from the Iran war
U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
U.S. employers posted 7.6 million...
‘LaPolitics’: What to look for on the state’s November ballot
While the June ballot hosting primary runoffs is pretty light, the general ballot voters will face in November is massive. LaPolitics will take a...
Richard Nelson: State’s higher ed spending doesn’t match its workforce needs
Louisiana is investing hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help students pursue four-year degrees but far less to support the technical training...
Why new graduates are losing out in the remote work era
The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of...
Roundup: US retail industry / Anthropic / Business opportunity
Facing challenges: The retail industry emerged from a choppy first quarter relatively unscathed, but higher-than-usual tax refunds likely helped to buoy spending. The second...
Burden Museum & Gardens opens $5M welcome center
With 440 acres of lush landscapes, blooming gardens and historical structures, Burden Museum & Gardens offers plenty for visitors to see and do. But...
Winners, losers and what’s next after the 2026 legislative session
A push to redraw congressional maps produced the biggest fireworks in a legislative session that ended Monday with K-12 teachers still waiting to hear...
Delfin close to green-lighting floating LNG export hub off of Louisiana
Delfin Midstream Inc. is close to green-lighting what would be the first floating liquefied natural gas export site in the U.S., Bloomberg reports.
Financing for...
State expands TOPS-Tech eligibility in an effort to boost workforce training
Louisiana lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at expanding access to TOPS-Tech scholarships as the state seeks to strengthen its workforce pipeline for major industrial...
Roundup: Unemployment / Richard Nelson / The Storage Center
Initial claims rise: Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana rose to 1,694 for the week ending May 23, up from 1,394 the prior week but...
Trump wants more US parts in vehicles as part of USMCA trade talks
The Trump administration is expected to propose stricter automotive sourcing requirements in upcoming negotiations to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a move aimed at shifting...
