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Jeep, Bill Murray ‘Groundhog Day’ ad is viewers’ favorite
Super Bowl advertisers pushed entertainment and inspiration on Sunday night, reflecting marketers’ calculation that the game’s viewers mostly just want to feel good or...
State business applications drop throughout 2019
Business applications in Louisiana decreased throughout 2019, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In every quarter last year, the seasonally adjusted data...
Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Financial Advisors Breaux Nader and Brandon Hurley:...
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Dec. 20, 2019....
Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: 3 global workforce trends...
The competition to attract and retain top talent starts with employee wellness as the first global workforce trend. This is heavily influenced by Generation...
New furniture store to open on Florida Boulevard
Furniture Gallery Inc. is moving into a 31,000-square-foot space on Florida Boulevard at the corner of Ardenwood Drive.
The business leased two suites in the...
Roundup: LSU recycling / Coronavirus / IBM
Recycling: LSU battled head-to-head with Clemson University for both the national title in football and the No. 1 spot in “Total Recycled” during the...
Are block grants the future of Medicaid?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced policy changes this week that could shake up how states receive their Medicare funding.
The new policy...
Super Bowl ads go up in cost and clout as companies release teasers
The Super Bowl is the biggest single day in advertising, with companies this year reportedly spending $5.6 million for a 30-second spot during the...
Lawsuit targeting Driftwood LNG dismissed
In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, Tellurian announced that Cheniere Energy has permanently dismissed all claims against the company that were set to go...
ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week
Key news that you might have missed:
• James Carville says LSU has a historic opportunity as it looks for a new president
• The Chimes...
The therapist will now see you at your office
A growing number of employers are bringing in therapists for counseling on-site, the Wall Street Journal reports.
One-third of large employers—those with 5,000 or more...
Businesses increasingly focused on ‘board readiness’
Faced with increased scrutiny, corporate boards are undergoing overhauls to diversify and better represent their organizations. In order to serve well and meet the...
10 years after BP oil spill, Scott Angelle hopes for oil renaissance
To Louisiana-native Scott Angelle, director of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, working with the oil industry is personal.
The Houston Chronicle sat...
Governor taps Stephen Russo to serve as interim LDH secretary
Stephen Russo will serve as interim secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today, replacing Dr. Rebekah Gee, who...
Roundup: Waitr top 10 / School spending / ExxonMobil profits
Super Bowl food: Millions of people are expected to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday and many will be having their favorite football foods...
Where to catch the Super Bowl if you don’t want to watch at home
If you’re looking to get out of the house this Sunday and watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs, there...
Louisiana to borrow up to $350M to pay for construction work
Louisiana's new legislative leaders quickly signed off Thursday on plans for the state to borrow up to $350 million to replenish the account that...
LaPolitics: New legislative term brings new lobbying firms
With the Capitol situated downtown and most major elected bodies operating in the city, Baton Rouge has never suffered from a lack of professional...
After more than 30 years, Garden District Nursery to close
This spring, as the weather grows warmer and the flowers begin to bloom, one long-standing Baton Rouge institution will not be reopening its gates...
AECOM appeal lays out reasons for challenge to bridge contract award
Global engineering firm AECOM is asking Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson to reconsider his recent decision to award a consulting contract for advance planning...
