The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped two points in September to 98.8, marking the first decline …
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We often think of progress as a straight, upward path; a clear and direct route from where we are to where we …
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BIZ October 2025 Edition to Highlight Progress and Challenges in Northwest Louisiana
by David Spechtby David SpechtThe October 2025 issue of BIZ. magazine will be available online next week and arriving in subscribers’ mailboxes. This special annual recap …
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Democrats’ CR could cost up to $1.4 trillion, add millions to Obamacare plans
by David Spechtby David Specht(The Center Square) – Democrats’ plan to prevent a government shutdown could cost the federal government up to $1.4 trillion and subsidize …
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Louisiana Tech Students Highlight Japan Study Abroad in Campus Exhibition
by David Spechtby David SpechtRUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech University’s School of Design is presenting an exhibition that reflects on student experiences from a recent study …
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Royal Alexander: Trump to Send Troops to Chicago as Democrats Prioritize Criminals, Illegal Aliens
by David Spechtby David SpechtIt’s hard to grasp. The City of Chicago is nothing less than a killing field. People are being murdered daily. Violent crime …
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Cyber Innovation Center joins White House roundtable on AI education
by David Spechtby David SpechtCyber Innovation Center (CIC) president Kevin Nolten participated in a White House roundtable Thursday hosted by First Lady Melania Trump that focused …
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David Specht: Reconnect and Stay Informed; Follow Our New BIZ Facebook Page
by David Spechtby David SpechtWhen platforms like Facebook are part of your daily business routine, you don’t expect to wake up one morning and discover you’ve …
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Louisiana to Debut New Absentee Voting Envelopes for October Elections
by David Spechtby David SpechtBATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana voters casting absentee ballots in the Oct. 11 elections will see newly redesigned envelopes aimed at improving …
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Caddo Economic Development Committee to discuss $10M pickleball facility
by David Spechtby David Specht(The Center Square) — After a delay in July to have questions answered, the proposal of a $10 million pickleball facility is …