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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...
Oil market strains point to broader price spikes if disruptions persist
A deepening oil supply crunch in the Middle East is beginning to ripple across global markets, raising the risk of broader price spikes in...
Warm waters may offset El Niño benefits to produce active tropical season
A potentially volatile Atlantic hurricane season is taking shape, with forecasters warning that warm ocean waters could supercharge storm activity and intensification, Bloomberg writes.
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What businesses need to know about the tariff refund scramble
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump dealt a major blow to the Trump administration’s tariff regime, holding that...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: What sugary drinks may be doing...
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Think twice before you sip that sugary drink ... your brain may notice too. Diets high in added sugar are...
Will fewer tests hurt student outcomes in Louisiana?
A new policy debate is unfolding at the Louisiana Capitol as education leaders warn that proposed legislation could weaken student assessment standards and undermine...
How top US companies are building talent from day one
High-performing companies are rethinking how they build talent, starting early and investing consistently, The Wall Street Journal writes.
A new analysis of 1,700 employers finds...
Roundup: Woman’s Hospital / Home flipping flops / Canadian natural gas
First in nation: Woman’s Hospital is the first U.S. site in an international trial testing Baymatob’s AI-powered Oli wearable to detect early signs of...
Fly local, give local: BTR backs TSA workers amid shutdown disruptions
The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through operations at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, where 40 unpaid Transportation Security Administration employees continue...
Bill would allow more officials to carry guns inside the state Capitol
A Louisiana lawmaker is pushing to expand who can carry concealed firearms inside the state Capitol, potentially extending the privilege beyond legislators and the...
Southern Marsh drops two trademark lawsuits following settlements
Two trademark infringement lawsuits filed in Baton Rouge federal court by locally headquartered clothing retailer Southern Marsh have been dismissed after reaching settlements, according...
US business activity slows as war-driven costs surge
U.S. business activity slowed in March to its weakest pace in nearly a year as rising costs tied to the Iran conflict weighed on...
