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What UNO students are saying about the school’s return to the LSU System
A new survey shows most University of New Orleans students and alumni support the school’s return to the LSU System, though many worry the...
Local housing market expected to carry its newfound momentum into 2026
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market is entering 2026 on more stable footing, with signs of renewed momentum after several years of constrained affordability...
Regional development groups take lead in Louisiana’s new workforce strategy
Louisiana Works has launched a new statewide Business Workforce Solutions initiative aimed at streamlining how employers access workforce support and talent development resources. The...
From tech to logistics, companies trim payrolls amid economic strain
As layoffs mount, workers are feeling increasingly uneasy about the job market.
In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire,...
US crude stockpiles drop, defying analyst expectations
U.S. crude oil inventories declined last week, surprising analysts and highlighting shifting trade flows and refinery activity, The Wall Street Journal writes.
According to new...
A look at how the Ascension commercial real estate market ended 2025
The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market closed 2025 with gains in both sales volume and deal activity, according to the latest data from...
Here’s how Baton Rouge’s casinos fared in December
After two strong months in October and November, Baton Rouge’s casinos continued their upward trajectory in December.
Collectively, the casinos posted $25.7 million in revenue...
Housing deals are collapsing at the fastest clip since at least 2017
Homebuyers are walking away from agreements at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, a sign that high costs, rising inventory and economic uncertainty...
Roundup: Factory orders rise / Mortgage rates / Fed chair
Editor’s note: Daily Report has updated this story since its original publication to correct that the move does not involve Brown & Root’s Baton...
Parish Pets grows its pawprint on Government Street
Parish Pets is celebrating the grand opening of its expanded Government Street location this Saturday, showcasing a larger retail space, an in-house production area...
Brian Kelly’s LSU lakefront home goes under contract in off-market deal
Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s home on East Lakeshore Drive is under contract, with the sale expected to close at the end of...
New rule is forcing companies to reveal tax footprints
Public companies are beginning to pull back the curtain on a long-standing corporate mystery: where they actually pay their income taxes and how much...
Here’s when you can expect your IRS tax refund
Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15.
The average refund last year was $3,167....
What does Gov. Jeff Landry’s Greenland role really entail?
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has taken on an unusual second role as President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, a position that has drawn attention—and...
Roundup: Costco rotisserie / US jobless claims / Home Depot
Editor’s note: Daily Report has updated this story since its original publication to correct that the move does not involve Brown & Root’s Baton...
How the Arctic blast is rattling global energy markets
A deep Arctic cold snap across the U.S. is rippling far beyond domestic energy markets, highlighting how tightly linked the global liquefied natural gas...
Developers acquire land for massive Denham Springs subdivision
Multiple developers have acquired land for the planned Deer Run subdivision, a large residential development proposed in Denham Springs.
Ascension Properties Inc., represented by Chris...
US trade gap widens as companies rebuild inventories
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in November after reaching its smallest level since 2009, underscoring how shifting tariff policies are driving volatility in...
Study: Mixed-income housing pays off, just not right away
New research suggests that transforming distressed public housing into mixed-income neighborhoods can deliver long-term economic gains for children—even if it doesn’t immediately raise incomes...
Dow joins a growing list of companies announcing layoffs
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker places more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business.
The...
