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Shutdown inches closer as U.S. House GOP fails to pass defense bill, lawmakers exit...
By Jennifer Shutt, States Newsroom
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans were unable for a third time Thursday to begin debate on the Defense funding bill,...
Consultant spends 13 years, nearly $600,000 drafting energy efficiency rules
By Wes Muller, Louisiana Illuminator
A consulting firm has charged state taxpayers over a half-million dollars while trying for 13 years to write energy efficiency...
Nonprofits flock to LSUS for statewide conference
Nearly 200 of Louisiana’s top nonprofit personnel packed into LSU Shreveport’s ballroom Wednesday to hear respected voices from across the field during the Louisiana...
US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in...
Bossier City Council votes ‘no’ on term limits
By Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune
The Bossier City Council voted to reject a resolution Sept. 19, calling for a special election to adopt amendments to...
Louisiana’s Entertainment Development Fund honored as nation’s most innovative program
DALLAS – Louisiana Entertainment’s workforce development initiative and redesigned website earned top honors at the 2023 International Economic Development Council Awards ceremony Tuesday.
The Entertainment...
Fed keeps rates unchanged and signals optimism about a potential ‘soft landing’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign...
Landry continues to rule Louisiana gubernatorial race fundraising
By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributor
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry continues to dominate his competition for governor, collecting more contributions since July...
Entergy Louisiana announces $1 million in bill assistance for customers
Entergy Louisiana has partnered with local agencies to offer bill payment assistance to qualifying residential customers. Entergy’s shareholders will contribute $1 million in bill...