Extreme makeover
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber proposes legislation to give Louisiana the nation's toughest ethics laws. Even if it passes, will it be enough to change the perception of our state?
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber proposes legislation to give Louisiana the nation's toughest ethics laws. Even if it passes, will it be enough to change the perception of our state?
After John Breaux's quick exit from the gubernatorial campaign, Louisiana Democrats need to find a candidate fast. But the options are diminishing and the Jindal juggernaut is hitting overdrive.
Homes in city’s older neighborhoods are spending more time on the market, thanks to starry-eyed sellers.
Realtor attributes departure of retail chains from LSU’s North Gates to increase of students shopping online.
Even before the February ratings period began, WVLA management was circumspect about the size of the audience it could realistically hope to attract to its then 3-week-old newscasts on the local NBC affiliate. So at least it wasn’t in for a big disappointment when the numbers came out.
Louisiana’s top GOP lawmakers are already picking presidential horses, but a few are quietly holding their markers until the dust settles.
Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca is talking about how the car industry and business has changed. The lesson is if you don't take care of customers and give them what they want, someone else will. Also, Rep. Peppi Bruneau's embarrassing exit, a month to join as "One Baton Rouge", National Charter Schools week coming up and more awards for the Business Report
Despite improvements, cancer cuts a wider swath in Louisiana compared to the rest of the country.
Business owners are miffed over another failed plan to redevelop Westmoreland Shopping Center.
Nearly two years have passed since the Legislature created a taxpayer-supported fund for military families, and the state is still dragging its feet on implementation.
Company news for April 24, 2007
Letters to the editor for April 24, 2007
The campaign is over: Bobby Jindal is the next governor of Louisiana. The only question is will he play it safe for the next six months or be bold.
Should U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton drop out of the Democratic presidential race?