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Roundup: Plumbing licenses / Call center jobs / Shipping gateway
Proposed changes: A Louisiana proposal to fast-track plumbing licenses is sparking backlash from industry professionals, who warn easing training requirements could jeopardize public safety....
Books-A-Million returning to Capital Region with Siegen location
Alabama-based retailer Books-A-Million is returning to the Baton Rouge market after an eight-year absence.
The company has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the former...
Poll reveals sharp gender divide when it comes to wage fairness
Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men have a different view,...
Why $200 oil is no longer unthinkable and what it would mean for the...
The Trump administration is evaluating worst-case scenarios for oil prices, including a potential surge to $200 per barrel, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the...
How data centers are becoming ground zero in AI policy clash
A growing bipartisan push to rein in artificial intelligence is taking aim at one of its most visible components: data centers, The Washington Post...
Roundup: Jobless claims / LNG long-term risks / LSU athletics
Layoffs limited: U.S. jobless claims edged up to 210,000 last week, but continuing claims fell to their lowest level in nearly two years, signaling...
Livingston and Ascension lead five-year population growth in Capital Region
Population trends across the Capital Region continue to reflect a suburban-driven growth pattern, with outlying parishes expanding steadily while the urban core works to...
GOP divisions deepen over carbon capture in Louisiana
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are increasingly split over the future of carbon capture and sequestration, a technology long championed by the state’s energy sector,...
Bill proposes earlier start to legislative sessions
A proposal by Rep. Kyle Green, D-Marrero, is sparking debate over how, and when, Louisiana’s Legislature should conduct its work.
House Bill 752, advanced by...
Louisiana AI bills are facing pushback from industry advocates
Louisiana lawmakers are moving cautiously on artificial intelligence regulation as a growing clash with business groups slows broader efforts, The Center Square writes.
More than...
Visa bottlenecks continue to squeeze Louisiana crawfish industry
In Louisiana, where crawfish production is a $300 million industry, operators are fuming over labor struggles and pointing fingers at President Donald Trump’s administration...
Roundup: TSA staffing / Postal surcharge / Meta and Google liable
Mounting strain: Airport security disruptions are escalating as TSA staffing shortages during the partial government shutdown trigger long lines nationwide. The Trump administration has...
Southern University is planning a $20M nursing school expansion
Southern University is preparing to break ground as early as May on a $20 million nursing facility that officials say will double its nursing...
Car wash founder builds on momentum with larger, customer-focused site
Local entrepreneur Melvin Hardnett is betting that a larger footprint and a more customer-focused experience will take his fast-growing car care business to the...
Rising prices at the pump reignites debate over gas tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, with the national average nearing $4 per gallon and analysts warning further increases could be ahead—reviving debate over...
How the rise of the ‘quietly rich’ is reshaping the US economy
America’s wealth boom isn’t just creating more billionaires—it’s fueling a fast-growing class of ultra-wealthy households that are quietly reshaping the economy, The Wall Street...
Venture Global CEO: Red tape remains top barrier to LNG expansion
Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel says regulatory complexity—not market demand—remains the biggest obstacle to expanding U.S. LNG capacity, even as Louisiana cements its role...
From tuna to tenders: Seafood’s identity crisis is hitting the US
The future of fish is looking a lot like … salami? And meatballs. And fried chicken. And breakfast sausage. And, of course, spare ribs...
Here’s what the latest audit of the EBR Council on Aging shows
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging remained on solid financial footing in the 2025 fiscal year, growing its net position while continuing to...
Roundup: March Madness / Mortgage rates / AI shopping checkout
Record ratings: The NCAA Tournament had its best first week on record, averaging 10.1 million viewers through the second round across CBS, TBS, TNT...
