Futile fight
Baton Rouge and New Orleans engage in a power struggle that could hamper economic development in both areas.
Should U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton drop out of the Democratic presidential race?
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Issue: February 12, 2008
StartUp
February 12, 2008 issue
Young people ready to serve
A group of young professionals are banding together to promote the Day of Caring and raise awareness of the growing needs of the Capital Area United Way. Plus: Championship game shows New Orleans still has it, drop Darrell Glasper from BREC and Republicans need to back McCain.
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Three for the no-show
Darrell Glasper has enough support to serve another term on the BREC commission despite a drama-filled first term and a recent history of missed meetings.
Independents’ day?
The credit crunch has created a competitive dynamic between independent used car dealers and franchise dealers who are shifting their sales focus to previously owned vehicles.
Light me up
The state Ethics Board is looking at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge’s involvement in the Ascension Parish megasite deal.
When Hillary speaks
In the early ’90s, when Gov. Bill Clinton’s presidential candidacy was in its infancy and before the conversation turned to state troopers and skirt-chasing, there was one thing observers on both sides noticed: His wife was impressive.
Working on it
Labor Secretary Tim Barfield discusses his vision to help businesses become part of the labor solution.
Labor pains
LABI proposes an overhaul of the state’s workforce development system that would replace the Department of Labor with a three-member commission.
Using our assets
PAL director argues state ports need more state support in order to compete in the international market.
Gotta start somewhere
Gov. Bobby Jindal's push for ethics reform is a good thing, but it won't eliminate the obstacles that cause corporate America to shun Louisiana.
Jindal sets ethics agenda
Gov. Bobby Jindal says he wants to get his entire ethics platform passed during the current special session. He might not get everything, but there are good reasons for him to succeed.
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February 11, 2008 issue
Entrepreneur: Bien Le
Bien Le bought the Anahata Yoga Center about three years ago, intending to reopen her Saigon Restaurant there, but a good vibe about the place swayed her.
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