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Commission Accomplished: Uptown New Orleans home sells for $2.5M

These homes represent the top sales for the week of June 1-7.

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Energy

Oil prices surge as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Oil prices spike and stocks fall amid fears the Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt crude supply and strain the global economy.

Education and Nonprofits

Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature education initiative left out of Louisiana budget

Lawmakers $51B budget without Gov. Landry’s proposed LA GATOR voucher plan, redirecting funds to tutoring and local jails instead.

Government and Law

Criminal penalties could be coming to landlords misusing tenant funds

Louisiana lawmakers approve bill with criminal penalties for landlords who misuse tenant funds.

Ports and Transportation

Gov. Landry vetoes Senate oversight for his Port of New Orleans board choices

Gov. Jeff Landry vetoes a bill requiring Senate confirmation for Port of New Orleans board appointments, citing existing vetting process.

Technology

Guest Perspective: Why software defaults leave s vulnerable

Learn how turning features "on" protects systems and boosts performance.

Retail and Hospitality

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant reopens historic upstairs dining space

Dooky Chase’s restores its iconic upstairs dining room, blending civil rights history with modern hospitality for private events and gatherings.

Health Care

Louisiana AG probes CVS over lobbying texts

Louisiana AG Liz Murrill investigates CVS for using customer data to send texts opposing a failed bill on pharmacy ownership limits.

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Money and Labor

Guest Perspective: Gratitude at work boosts morale and resilience

Report ranks Louisiana ninth in labor freedom

Retail cyberattacks spark supply issues, data fears

Guest Perspective: Working full-time no longer beats rising debt

Churchill Downs plans to exit New Orleans horse racing

Nonprofits brace for FEMA pullback amid disasters

Stocks edge up as inflation fears ease

Closed golf course becomes affordable housing in Jefferson Parish

Louisiana lawmakers call on Congress to work with states on Medicaid

Louisiana lawmakers resolution asking Congress to halt Medicaid cuts and collaborate with states on responsible reform strategies.

Middle East conflict threatens to exacerbate inflationary pressure on some things

Israel's attack on Iran may trigger wider war, pushing oil and shipping costs higher, impacting consumers and inflation in the U.S.

State employee protections will go before Louisiana voters

Louisiana voters will decide in 2026 whether lawmakers can remove job protections from certain classified state employees.

Oil prices surge as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Oil prices spike and stocks fall amid fears the Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt crude supply and strain the global economy.

LSU to buy equestrian center ‘vital’ to horse racing industry 

Louisiana lawmakers approved $3.5M for LSU to buy a horse facility the university didn't request, citing its value to racing and agriculture.

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Construction and Real Estate

Commission Accomplished: Design dazzles in this week’s highest priced homes

Study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers

States weigh data center growth, incentives, concerns

Commission Accomplished: New Orleans Uptown, French Quarter homes sell for over $2M

Alo Yoga opens first Louisiana store at Lakeside

Money Hill in Abita Springs unveils $3.5M clubhouse renovation

Perlis unveils $2M renovation of flagship store on Magazine Street

Louisiana homeowners might get option to insure their properties for ‘stated value’

Commission Accomplished: Uptown New Orleans home sells for $2.5M

These homes represent the top sales for the week of June 1-7.

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant reopens historic upstairs dining space

Dooky Chase’s restores its iconic upstairs dining room, blending civil rights history with modern hospitality for private events and gatherings.

New Orleans home prices rise despite slow sales

Here’s the data for May.

Closed golf course becomes affordable housing in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish officials will convene at 10 a.m. June 13 for the wall rising of Rising Oaks.

Top Permits: $12M apartment project underway near Lafitte Greenway

A look at the top commercial and residential permits for the period of May 23-June 5.

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