U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early June, marking the biggest monthly jump since January 2024, as inflation expectations eased and economic outlooks brightened, Bloomberg writes.  The University ...

Former Public Service Commissioner Craig Greene often cast the swing vote deciding controversial issues that divided the other two Republicans from the two Democrats.  Sometimes, Greene sided with the ...

Helix Community Schools recently bought the property that houses its aviation academy on Plank Road near Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The school acquired the property through HAA Properties, ...

Louisiana lawmakers ended the 2025 legislative session with a flurry of insurance reforms aimed at addressing the state’s sky-high coverage rates—but not without some conflict, Louisiana Illuminator ...

Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier issued a warning Wednesday against the Legislature’s growing reliance on task forces, as lawmakers debated a resolution calling for further study of carbon ...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday that she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers’ personal information to send out text messages lobbying ...

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated. The long-term rate inched back to 6.84% from 6.85% last week, mortgage ...

Local developer Kevin Nguyen acquired just over 150 acres on Old Scenic Highway in Zachary, according to a deal filed last week with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Nguyen ...

Popular family-owned Philly cheesesteak eatery Philly Me Up is expanding, with the opening of its first franchise in Denham Springs. Managing owner Josh Lee was approached by customers Briaunna ...

Louisiana lawmakers passed a $51 billion state budget Thursday, rejecting Gov. Jeff Landry’s push to expand publicly funded private school vouchers under his LA GATOR initiative, Louisiana Illuminator ...

An op-ed published this week by The Center Square takes direct aim at Gov. Jeff Landry’s handling of insurance reform, accusing him of breaking a key promise made throughout the 2025 legislative ...

After months of warnings that tax revenue might plunge due to agency staffing cuts and internal turmoil, the IRS delivered a surprise this spring: a sharp rebound in tax collections, The Washington ...