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Feral hogs cost Louisiana more than $90M annually
From rooting up crops to destroying farm infrastructure, Louisiana’s growing population of feral hogs causes $91.1 million in damage to agricultural and timber lands...
Midterm elections have historically been good for stock investors
The Nov. 8 midterm election could be a positive event for shareholders, who’ve seen major indexes drop into bear market territory this year—more than 20% below recent highs.
New Ochsner urgent care clinic under construction near LSU campus
A new Ochsner urgent care clinic is under construction at the intersection of Lee and Burbank drives, near the LSU campus,
Roundup: Firearms industry / Florida Boulevard crash / Google ads
State employment: Both directly and indirectly, the firearms sector accounts for 3,615 jobs in Louisiana—1,739 in firearm and ammunition manufacturing, sales, and distribution, and...
Millions of US workers are dealing with long COVID
It’s one of numerous papers, surveys, and studies attempting to assess the effect of long COVID on workers, businesses and the overall economy.
US surgeon general calls for workplace management styles to change
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants managers to take a good, hard look at what they could do to improve mental health and well-being...
Mortgage rates surge above 7%
The rate on the 30-year-mortgage hit 7.16%, the highest since 2001, according to data released this morning from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Feds to plug dozens of old, leaky oil wells in Louisiana wildlife havens
Many of Louisiana’s most prized and protected natural landscapes are dotted with the leaking, rusty remnants of the oil industry’s boom years, NOLA.com reports.
Mixed-use commercial property near Siegen Lane sells for $840,000
A mixed-use commercial property on Pennywood Avenue in the industrial park area off Siegen Lane was recently purchased for $840,000, according to records with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Startup tips from the founder of smart vending machine firm PopCom
For serial entrepreneur Dawn Dickson, brilliant business ideas can often come from anywhere, including an existing business.
Roundup: Air Products project / Consumer confidence / ASAP in NYC
Environmental impact: Amid concerns over a plan to potentially store carbon dioxide beneath Lake Maurepas, Southeastern Louisiana University announced it will be tasked with...
LABI announces annual Free Enterprise Award winners
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners, with a few active in the Capital Region.
LMOGA president: Oil industry must get greener to remain vital
Global demand is pushing toward cleaner energy and Louisiana must follow, according to an oil and gas industry leader, reports Houma Today.
“If we are...
Louisiana ranks 39th for business tax climate, up three spots from year ago
In what’s become something of an annual tradition, the Tax Foundation once again doesn’t think much of Louisiana’s business tax climate, ranking it 39th on its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Roundup: Early voting / Home prices / Reading scores
Polls open: Early voting for the Nov. 8 election in Louisiana begins today and continues through Nov. 1. Louisiana residents who want to vote...
LSU maintenance funding decision delayed by lawmakers
The Louisiana Legislature’s joint budget committee Friday delayed the approval of additional funding for an LSU maintenance project at its flagship campus.
Large number of postings can overstate strength of job market
For most of the past year there have been nearly two open jobs for each person looking for work in the U.S.
As shipping costs continue to rise, companies make moves to adjust
Rising shipping costs are primed to squeeze profits for businesses of all sizes this holiday season, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Entrepreneurs and executives say...
Companies along 10/12 corridor embracing culture of change
The industrial market is changing, and some Louisianans are finding opportunities in that change. Economic volatility, environmental mandates, geopolitics and a variety of other factors are prompting companies to innovate and adapt in order to survive.
Alford: Candidates continue to invest in themselves
Candidates for state-sanctioned offices have so far put $2.6 million of their own money behind self-funding campaign bids this year, according to financial information...
