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New Orleans biotech advances non-opioid pain drug

New Orleans biotech South Rampart Pharma advances non-opioid pain drug with $8M funding from Ochsner Ventures and Gulf South Angels.

New Orleans business, civic leader Jay Batt dies at 64

Energy

Louisiana moves to fast-track nuclear power plant permits

Louisiana lawmakers push bill to streamline permits for advanced nuclear projects, aligning with federal efforts to accelerate deployment.

Education and Nonprofits

Louisiana college athletic programs closer to scoring state tax dollars

A Louisiana bill could send $1.7M annually to college athletic programs by raising sports gambling taxes from 15% to 21.5%.

Government and Law

Lawyer defends worker charged in jail escape

Lawyer says New Orleans jail worker shut off toilet water, unaware of escape plan involving 10 inmates last week.

Ports and Transportation

Musk vows to put hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas on US roads by the end of next year

Elon Musk confirms he'll remain Tesla CEO for at least 5 years.

Technology

Biotechnology company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million

Regeneron pledges to protect customer privacy and continue genetic health services.

Retail and Hospitality

Louisiana’s oyster industry is at risk. A new harvesting technique is pitched as a solution.

Louisiana oyster farmers explore off-bottom methods to survive hurricanes, climate change, and threats from sediment diversion projects.

Health Care

New Orleans biotech advances non-opioid pain drug

New Orleans biotech South Rampart Pharma advances non-opioid pain drug with $8M funding from Ochsner Ventures and Gulf South Angels.

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Money and Labor

Major overhaul of Louisiana workforce benefits clears second hurdle

Poll finds Louisianans more optimistic about state’s direction

The Manager’s Effect: The most valuable player in business today

US stocks, bonds and dollar fall after the latest downgrade of the US government’s credit rating

Trump budget would cut ocean data and leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info

Bodily injury claims surge in Louisiana, fueling insurance reform fight

Wall Street climbs on trade hope, easing inflation

Charter to acquire Cox in $34.5B merger

Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here’s what’s inside it

House Republicans push forward massive bill with Trump tax cuts, border funding, Medicaid changes, and new work rules for aid recipients.

Arrested New Orleans jail worker says he helped inmates to escape after stabbing threat

Six remain at large.

Oil truck drivers in four states successfully remove union from workplace

Over 400 drivers in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico are free from union control.

Louisiana’s oyster industry is at risk. A new harvesting technique is pitched as a solution.

Louisiana oyster farmers explore off-bottom methods to survive hurricanes, climate change, and threats from sediment diversion projects.

Louisiana students might qualify for TOPS with conservative-backed ACT alternative

Louisiana lawmakers approve amendment allowing Classical Learning Test to qualify for TOPS college scholarships starting soon.

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Construction and Real Estate

Energy-focused innovation hub to open at New Orleans’ Bywater naval station

Top Permits: Trader Joe’s, pickleball courts among top permits

New Orleans-based construction firm expands to Pensacola, Florida

New Orleans sailing center opens with $4.5M boost

Commission Accomplished: St. Charles Avenue mansion, former compound of artist Ashley Longshore both sell in Uptown New Orleans

Rising mortgage rates push homeownership out of reach

Commission Accomplished: Uptown Victorian sells for over $1.8M

Contractors might have to stop calling themselves ‘insurance claims specialists’ under new proposal

New Orleans home sales fall as listings dip

New Orleans home sales fell 10% in April 2025.

Commission Accomplished: Trio of greater New Orleans area homes sell for nearly $2M

Three luxury homes in greater New Orleans sold last week for $1.75M to $1.85M, including a historic gem on Audubon Boulevard.

Fire destroys historic Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana

A massive fire destroyed Louisiana's Nottoway Plantation House, the South’s largest antebellum mansion, with no injuries reported.

Gulf Coast Bank opens off-grid branch in Elmwood

Gulf Coast Bank opens an off-grid, eco-resilient branch in Elmwood, blending sustainability with uninterrupted service and modern banking.

Tax credit might be in store for Louisiana homeowners who add fortified roofs

Louisiana Senate advances bill for $10K tax credit to homeowners installing fortified roofs, helping cut insurance and storm damage costs.

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