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Here’s the latest on Louisiana’s battle over a new Black congressional district
Federal appeals court judges in New Orleans closely questioned voting rights advocates and attorneys for Louisiana Republican officials today on whether Louisiana must follow...
Regulators slam Entergy’s ‘incomplete’ plan for resources, transmission
Entergy Louisiana’s new road map for addressing future needs does not examine transmission options or explore the potential impact of more stringent environmental standards, among other key issues, Public Service Commission members and staff say.
‘LaPolitics’: Q&A with consultant Michael Wong
LaPolitics: You’re managing the Common Sense for American PAC, which in Louisiana this cycle will be supporting candidates favored by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy....
Federal jobs report shows unexpected gains
In some contrast to yesterday’s private payroll report from ADP, which found fewer new jobs than expected, the Labor Department this morning reported that...
Roundup: Salt water wedge / Black bear hunting / Savannah Bananas
Better prognosis: The salt water inching up the Mississippi River is progressing more slowly than once projected—buying time for water systems in and around...
Here’s how much money Louisiana gets next year for roads, bridges and more
Louisiana will receive $1.2 billion in federal transportation funding next year to pay for critical infrastructure projects involving new roads, bridges and electric vehicle chargers, the Biden administration announced Thursday.
Zachary’s Lane Regional Medical Center has a new pharmacy
The pharmacy, Lane Rx, held its grand opening today. Lane Rx, formerly Medical Pharmacy, is located in front of Zachary’s Lane Regional Medical Center.
Where to find Main Street Market businesses during $1M renovation
Main Street Market, downtown’s public marketplace and home of the Red Stick Farmers Market every Saturday, will undergo a $1 million renovation starting in November.
After Government Street, should other Baton Rouge roads go on a ‘diet’?
Work to put most of Baton Rouge’s Government Street on a “road diet”—turning four lanes into three (including a turning lane) while adding bike lanes and medians and improving sidewalks—was completed in 2021.
The latest development being planned near the Amazon fulfillment center
Plans call for a 240,000-square-foot distribution warehouse to be built near the intersection of Tom and North Airway drives.
Roundup: Ronald Greene case / Oil prices / Powerball
Upcoming hearing: After dismissing several charges against police officers indicted in the 2019 killing of Black motorist Ronald Greene, the presiding judge could further...
A rundown of key industry players on strike across the US
It's been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are on strikes taking the world of work by storm, though they have yet to hit south Louisiana directly.
Booming Livingston Parish grapples with development concerns
Livingston Parish was once a sleepy, mostly rural parish that a little over 70,000 people called home, and everyone had to go into Baton Rouge for health care, restaurants or retail.
Roundup: US unemployment / X losses / School choice rating
Inching up: Slightly more Americans applied for jobless claims last week, but layoffs remain low and the labor market continues to show resiliency amid...
Denham Springs industrial pipe fabricator planning expansion
Pipe and Steel Industrial in Denham Springs is planning a three- to five-year expansion of its manufacturing facilities, according to an advance notice filed with Louisiana Economic Development.
Case against prominent Baton Rouge investment adviser may finally be winding down
More than a decade ago, local investors sued Walter Morales and his firm, Commonwealth Advisors, alleging that they were misled about how risky their investments were and how their money was handled, which Morales denied.
McCollister: This is a critical moment for Louisiana
In addition to sharing his views about the constitutional amendments on the ballot for the Oct. 14 election, in his new opinion piece Business...
CEO survey finds continued enthusiasm about AI and returns to the office
If CEOs had their way, their workers would be back in the office and pursuing AI advancements at the same time, Axios reports.
That’s according...
Baton Rouge and the state’s other metro areas see increases in unemployment
The number of unemployed people in the Baton Rouge metro area increased by 2.6% in August when compared to July. However, overall unemployment has...
Americans maintain an increasingly negative view on the economy
Americans' already poor views on the U.S. economy have gotten worse in September, a new Gallup poll finds.
