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Why legislators shelved a proposed sports gaming tax increaseÂ
Amid pushback from the gambling industry, a Louisiana lawmaker has deferred his bill to increase the sales tax on online sports betting from 15%...
These two Gulf South credit unions are planning to merge
A Mississippi-based credit union and another headquartered in Louisiana announced plans Wednesday for a merger.
Louisiana’s Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union would be merged into...
The hidden costs of in-house landscaping: Why outsourcing may be the smarter choice
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As businesses grow and expand their facilities, the challenges of maintaining a pristine landscape can quickly become a significant burden. Many organizations...
Here’s how the Metro Council wants to spend $2.5M in federal dollars
A budget amendment allocating some $2.5 million for various projects headlines the agenda for tonight’s Metro Council meeting.
If the council approves the item, the...
St. George will have two at-large council members
The St. George City Council at its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing two at-large council seats for the city.
In October, the council approved...
Roundup: Special session / Digital scams / Honeywell
In session: Today, Louisiana’s House of Representatives is scheduled to consider House Bill 2, establishing a flat corporate tax rate and eliminating certain credits...
This Louisiana lawmaker wants a new means of settling business disputes
While most of the current special session’s agenda is centered around tax reform, one constitutional amendment looks to set up new state courts outside...
Is October’s inflation rise a significant cause for concern?Â
Inflation in the U.S. ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and airfares, a sign that price increases might be leveling...
Is DC doing enough to protect the US shrimp industry?
Three Congressmen are calling for a federal review on whether the U.S. Treasury Department is properly protecting American industries, including the shrimping sector, from...
A judge has blocked the ethics board from naming a new administrator
A Baton Rouge judge has temporarily prevented the Louisiana Board of Ethics from moving forward with replacing its top employee in response to a...
Another Baton Rouge company is suing over trademark infringement
Baton Rouge-based Quality Court Industries LLC is suing Texas-based TBK Partners LLC for trademark infringement.
QCI specializes in the construction of basketball, pickleball and tennis...
Roundup: Tax reform / Oxbow Rum / Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
On to the Senate: On Tuesday afternoon, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 1 in a vote of 87-12 to provide a flat...
‘LaPolitics’: Senate is playing a session waiting game
As he gave the opening speech last week for a special session called mainly to overhaul Louisiana’s tax code, Gov. Jeff Landry didn’t wait...
State lawmakers are tackling how to limit spending
State lawmakers advanced key legislation Monday connected to Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax overhaul that would establish a new state spending limit, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: Business optimism / BREC’s Frenchtown / Online groceries
Slight bump: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the...
How will the EPA’s new ‘methane fee’ impact the oil and gas industry?
Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels...
How’s your elevator pitch working for you? Kish Consulting helps clients strengthen their ‘aha...
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What’s your elevator pitch, and how’s it working for you?
Well-crafted pitches are the mainstay of every business and personal branding toolbox....
How to retire without regrets
Retiring can be a huge—and wrenching—transition for those who have worked for decades to establish a meaningful professional identity over the course of their...
The key economic data you should be paying attention to this week
U.S. inflation and retail sales numbers will highlight this week’s economic data as investors continue to digest the implications of Donald Trump’s victory in...
Roundup: Southwest Airlines / Phelps Dunbar / Advice from Howard Schultz
Labor costs: Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities and at its headquarters as...
