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AI can streamline work but dull critical thinking
Artificial intelligence may boost efficiency, but Harvard Business Review warns that careless adoption can undercut the very capabilities that give companies an edge.
The authors...
What we know about the planned reopening of Fleur de Lis Pizza
Renovation work to reopen the iconic Fleur de Lis Pizza restaurant on Government Street has been delayed, though the restaurant's new owner expects construction...
Why gasoline prices are largely beyond a station’s control
The near-daily changes in U.S. gas prices are dizzying for drivers, who are left feeling frustrated and cash-strapped by the highest fuel costs since...
State sides with industry in carbon capture eminent domain fight
A Louisiana House committee has rejected a bill that would have limited the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and storage projects, preserving...
Louisiana weighs shielding student-athlete pay from public view
Louisiana lawmakers are weighing a bill that would shield how public money is spent on college athlete compensation, raising new concerns about transparency in...
Lawmakers move to position Louisiana for aerospace investment
A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that state leaders may be positioning Louisiana to land a major...
Roundup: A leaner UNO / One team, more muscle / GM feels the squeeze
UNO reinvents itself: The University of New Orleans is restructuring academic programs as it transitions to LSU New Orleans, aiming to better align degrees...
The fight over Louisiana’s voter data just got real
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would require election officials to share sensitive personal data on all registered voters with the federal government, raising...
Louisiana lawmakers want to widen the door to vocational training aid
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing gaps in training across...
Americans spent more in February. Then the war hit.
Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter...
Junior League’s Hollydays gets a makeover amid rising costs and shifting habits
The Junior League of Baton Rouge is reimagining one of the city’s longest-running fundraising traditions, announcing plans to transform Hollydays into a one-night event...
US factory activity surges in March, but cost pressures mount
U.S. manufacturing activity surged in March, posting its strongest expansion since 2022, but rising input costs are casting a shadow over the sector’s momentum,...
Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group makes a major acquisition
The holding company of Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group on Wednesday announced it has acquired Cycle Construction Co., a Kenner-based contractor with more than five...
Louisiana pulls back on AI regulation after pressure from White House
Louisiana lawmakers are scaling back efforts to regulate artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal broadband funding from states that adopt...
Roundup: US job openings / Mortgage rates / Gulf oil spill
February slide: U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war...
Who’s building the strongest health care organization in this region? Nominate them.
Behind every patient who receives great care is an organization that made it possible—one that built the right team, invested in the right capabilities...
JPMorgan expands lending to close gaps in housing, small business access
JPMorgan Chase is launching the “American Dream Initiative” to expand access to homeownership, small business growth and financial stability, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The...
Roundup: Jet fuel costs / Consumer confidence / From oil to AI
Passed to consumers: JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees as soaring fuel costs push airlines to pass expenses onto travelers. Fees will increase...
A West Virginia medical imaging firm has acquired this Baton Rouge company
Radon Medical Imaging has acquired Baton Rouge-based Majestic Medical Solutions, expanding its footprint into Louisiana and Mississippi, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The deal, which...
This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs
A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and regulators to rethink the state’s regulatory framework for electricity, warning...
