21 September 2023

• A ‘disaster’ nears: Millions of federal workers’ paychecks would be on hold in a shutdown
• Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation
• A small venture capital player becomes a symbol in the fight over corporate diversity policies
• Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
• Guest Perspective: Quality of health care in Louisiana can be improved with better systems, more reporting of incidents