
Employers Brace for 15% Health Insurance Premium Hike in 2026
News Summary Employers in the U.S. are anticipating a significant 15% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, reflecting the ongoing rise in healthcare costs.

News Summary Employers in the U.S. are anticipating a significant 15% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, reflecting the ongoing rise in healthcare costs.

News Summary Onyx Partners Ltd., a Boston-based private equity firm, has finalized an agreement to acquire 119 JCPenney stores, including the sole location in Louisiana,

News Summary The Louisiana Economic Development Secretary has unveiled the ‘Nine by Ninety’ plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming the state’s economy by 2026.

News Summary Louisiana has reported a decrease in initial unemployment claims, dropping to 1,749 for the week ending July 26. This contrasts with a national

News Summary Onyx Partners Ltd. has announced its acquisition of 119 JCPenney stores across the U.S. for $947 million, with the deal set to finalize

News Summary Salad Station’s Lafayette location has reached a significant milestone by surpassing $1 million in sales in 2024, becoming the first franchise location to

News Summary Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie is set to welcome three new stores this fall: Vuori, Rowan, and Garage. The opening of Vuori marks

News Summary Ty Bofferding has been named the new executive director of public and government affairs for the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA).

News Summary Swig Drinks, a popular drink shop from Utah, has opened its first location in Louisiana, based in Lafayette. The store, located in the

News Summary Ryan Devillier has been named the new director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.