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We’re ending the year with a strong labor market
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or the broader economy.
Stories to remember from 2023: Republican takeover completed
Republican dominance came late to Louisiana compared to other Southern states.
Companies are still waiting on the SEC to define its climate disclosure rules
Companies wanted 2023 to bring certainty on sustainability disclosures and regulations. They didn’t get it.
Roundup: Social media advertising / Oil reserve / AI lawsuit
Targeting minors: Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the...
Louisiana offshore wind supply chain database highlights industry’s readiness
Global offshore wind company RWE and regional business booster Greater New Orleans Inc. have released the findings of a one-year collaboration to accelerate the...
Americans increased holiday spending this year but at a slower pace
Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure.
Why are so few Louisianans showing up at the polls to vote?
In an important election year—featuring races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general and several local government seats—Louisiana saw historically low...
Stories to remember from 2023: St. George incorporation loses again in court
The quest to incorporate St. George, which began in 2013 and gained voter approval in 2019, lost in court again this year.
Why this proposed Louisiana LNG terminal is emblematic of larger factors at play
Venture Global LNG is working to build a $10 billion natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish that would be the Virginia-based startup’s third Louisiana facility.
Wind, solar and battery industries grew this year despite economic challenges
Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels.
Roundup: Buc-ee’s / Smoothie King Center / US home prices
The latest on the beaver: Buc-ee's fans are closer to being able to buy their first Beaver Nuggets in Louisiana after the state Bond...
Louisiana, Mississippi lose residents as other Southeast states gain
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Louisiana and Mississippi are losing residents at a time when the rest of the South is growing.
Whitney Johnson: There’s an advantage to creating a new path
A few years ago, my friend’s triplets were looking for a way to earn some money. They settled on a lemonade stand—with a twist....
Stories to remember from 2023: Leadership turnover at LABI, BRAC
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President and CEO Stephen Waguespack stepped down from his job leading what is arguably the state’s most powerful...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is marijuana messing with...
A study found that smoking marijuana at least once a month is linked to an elevated risk of heart attack. Additional studies found that...
Barclay House senior living property sells for $29M
The Sunrise at Siegen assisted living property has been sold to an Ohio-based investment group.
Roundup: LSU offensive coordinator / Christmas travel / Clean Air Act payout
Heading to Notre Dame: LSU football offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is leaving Baton Rouge for the same position at Notre Dame, The Daily Advertiser...
ICYMI: These Baton Rouge restaurants are open on Christmas Day
Exchanging gifts, spending time with family and caroling can work up quite the appetite on Christmas Day.
Stories to remember from 2023: LSU sports teams win two national titles
In April, LSU won its first-ever national championship in women’s basketball, defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85. In June, the Tigers won their seventh national...
As governor, John Bel Edwards led Louisiana through crisis after crisis
On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana.
