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Roundup: Empire State Building / US rig count drops / Labor Department
City lights: Purple and gold could shine out over New York City tonight, depending on the outcome of the LSU game as the Empire...
‘Business Report’s commemorative LSU issue
It feels like a lifetime since the LSU Tigers kicked off their 2019 season in August against Georgia Southern. But if the 55-3 win...
Louisiana House, Senate elect new leaders as term begins
The Louisiana House elected Republican Clay Schexnayder to be its new House speaker Monday, spurning the lawmaker favored by Attorney General Jeff Landry and...
Ball: A peek ahead at what this year may hold
As we baby step our way into this third decade of the 21st century one can only wonder: Can the lunacy get any crazier?
Of...
New studio, Grace Yoga on Highland, takes over former Yoga Bliss space
Just a little more than a month after Yoga Bliss vacated its longtime studio on Highland Road, a new yoga studio—Grace Yoga on Highland—has...
Owners of Mimosa Handcrafted, Wanderlust by Abby buy property near Electric Depot
The owners of Mimosa Handcrafted and Wanderlust by Abby have together purchased a vacant Government Street property across from Electric Depot, according to property...
Wait, you mean today’s a workday?
When Baton Rouge’s two favorite past times—LSU football and state politics—collide on the same day, is there any hope of actually getting work done?
In...
Following service glitches, Gotcha launches new app
After grappling with service issues since launching the long-anticipated bike share program in July, Gotcha has launched a new app for users to access...
Nominate someone for ‘Business Report’ Influential Women in Business
Nominations will be accepted for Business Report‘s 2020 Influential Women in Business beginning today.
The awards annually honor professional women in the Capital Region who...
Manufacturers increase perks, bonuses to get new hires to relocate
Manufacturers are paying relocation costs and bonuses to move new hires across the country at a time of record-low unemployment and intense competition for...
Inaugurations overshadowed by LSU game
John Bel Edwards will be sworn in to a second term as Louisiana governor with the same pomp and circumstance of other inaugurations, but...
Roundup: The Rock hypes LSU / Sawmill expansion / Football playoffs
Geaux Tigers! LSU this morning released a new hype video ahead of tonight’s CFP National Championship game narrated by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Johnson...
Riegel: Something didn’t add up with Donald Trump’s holiday message
In a Christmas message issued by the White House over the recent holidays, President Donald Trump called on Americans to follow the example of...
Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: Do I qualify as...
Most employees in the U.S. qualify to receive time and one-half rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, but some employees are exempt....
Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisor Tony Boagni: Are geopolitical...
With recent news of escalating risk in the Middle East and Africa, investors may wonder if/how this could impact their investing strategy. The Wells...
Roundup: Latter and Blum / Associated Grocers / Gameday
Stepping down: After more than 40 years of leadership, Bob Merrick has announced he is stepping down from his role as president and CEO...
Millennials’ desire for smaller starter homes driving market
Millennials have been hailed the killer of all things once considered staples of American life—diamond rings, department stores, marriage, banks and the 9-to-5 workday....
Environmental policy changes could speed project reviews in Louisiana
President Donald Trump committed to lowering requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act this week, opening the door for what he says will be...
ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week
Key news you might have missed:
• F. King Alexander looks back on his time as LSU president
• Erich Sternberg is stepping down as CEO...
Women outnumber men in US workforce
For just the second time in history, women outnumbered men as the majority of the U.S. paid workforce, buoyed by fast job growth in...
