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‘Farmers of the sea’ score win as US House adds seafood to Farm Bill
The U.S. House has passed a sweeping Farm Bill that, for the first time, meaningfully integrates seafood into federal agriculture policy—offering potential gains for...
Proposed bill would require in-state spending in economic development deals
A bill moving through the Legislature would add a new in-state spending requirement to a key economic development tool widely used in Louisiana dealmaking.
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Southern cities are winning the talent race, but Louisiana metros lag
A new analysis shows the South is emerging as a key launchpad for young talent, with fast-growing metros outperforming much of the country on...
Louisiana jobless claims tick higher but remain below last year’s numbers
Initial unemployment claims 04/25/26
Continued unemployment claims 04/25/26
Texas developer is proposing a student housing project along Burbank corridor
An Austin-based real estate development and management firm is proposing a new student housing complex along Burbank Drive near Milford Avenue.
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Roundup: Spirit Airlines / New US tariff threat / US Rep. Cleo Fields
Shutting down: Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure a $500 million government bailout, with bondholders and officials unable to...
Trump pushes retirement savings initiative for workers without 401(k)s
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings for private sector workers without employer-sponsored plans, The Wall...
Woodside is reportedly struggling to lock in LNG buyers for Louisiana project
Australia-based Woodside Energy is struggling to secure buyers for liquefied natural gas from its planned Louisiana LNG export facility, raising questions about pricing limits...
Art Favre: Amendment 4 matters for jobs and growth
This is a guest column written by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry executive committee member Art Favre, the owner and founder of Performance...
Roundup: Powering Hyundai / Amendment 4 / Natural gas prices
Entergy agreement: Entergy Louisiana has finalized an electric service agreement with Hyundai Steel’s joint venture, Hyundai-Posco Louisiana Steel, supporting the planned $5.8 billion steel...
CEO pay is surging, while worker wages barely budge
CEO pay raises continued to outpace worker wages dramatically in 2025, highlighting a widening gap as living costs climb, Fast Company writes.
According to a...
Baton Rouge’s Cat Haven to open bigger, cage-free shelter with a cafe twist
Cat Haven, Baton Rouge's only cat-exclusive adoption shelter, is planning a move to a larger facility near Airline Highway, with the new location expected...
‘LaPolitics’: Secretary of state discusses her political plans going forward
While she has spent the last few days reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting decision, Secretary of State Nancy Landry spent part of...
Hedging losses drag down Exxon, Chevron profits despite oil price surge
Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude...
Roundup: Entergy boosts spending / Rotolo’s / City Hall probe
Data center demand: Entergy is boosting its four-year capital spending plan by 33% to $57 billion, driven largely by infrastructure needed to serve Meta’s...
After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, meaning Louisiana is poised for yet...
Juban Road growth continues with new retail center in the works
A new retail strip center is moving forward along Juban Road, with construction expected to begin within the next month as development activity continues...
Fed holds steady on interest rates but cracks are showing
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming...
US homebuilders are picking up the pace despite affordability strains
U.S. housing starts jumped in March to their highest level in more than a year, offering a sign of resilience in the residential market...
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday invalidated Louisiana’s current congressional map, ruling that the state’s creation of a second majority-Black district amounted to an...
