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State audit questions effectiveness of LED’s Quality Jobs ProgramÂ
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the state’s quality jobs tax incentive program may not actually be generating jobs.Â
The new report says the 59 projects...
Analysis: Coronavirus may upend Louisiana legislative sessionÂ
Louisiana lawmakers entered a three-month legislative session that seemed like it might be a pretty routine affair without the budget problems of years past...
Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: New COBRA information
The new model COBRA notices that the Dept. of Labor has provided are updated versions of its General Notice and Election Notice models. Both...
Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors Breaux Nader and Brandon...
This report for the Wells Fargo Investment Institute reminds investors that caution is still a good posture to take toward markets. Read the full...
IBM urging downtown Baton Rouge employees to work from home
Wanting to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, IBM sent a note yesterday afternoon asking all of its U.S. employees—including the hundreds of...
Broome signs executive order to prevent water shut-offs in response to COVID-19
In response to the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has signed executive orders to restrict city-parish employee travel until further...
‘Business Report’ moves Business Awards and Hall of Fame celebration to April 21Â
Baton Rouge Business Report is postponing its annual Business Awards and Hall of Fame celebration scheduled for March 24 in light of new coronavirus...
ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week Â
Key news you might have missed:Â
• Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says some businesses won’t survive coronavirus impactÂ
• Organizers postpone Baton Rouge St. Patrick’s Day...
Roundup: 2-1-1 network / NCAA rule change / Frozen custard
Emergency operations: The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced today that the state emergency operations center has been partially activated as...
More area events canceled after mayor’s orderÂ
A slew of Capital Region events have been canceled throughout the month as the number of presumptive novel coronavirus cases rises in the state.Â
As...
Gov. Edwards closes schools, halts large gatheringsÂ
Gov. John Bel Edwards today signed a proclamation that among other actions immediately halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April...
LSU closure alarming to merchants near campus
Local businesses near the LSU campus that depend heavily on students and faculty to keep the doors open are bracing for a steep drop...
Building permit awarded for possible Amazon distribution center
Construction plans for a possible Amazon distribution center, off Rieger Road and Interstate 10, has been awarded a permit for construction, according to public...
Roundup: Elections precautions / Southern classes / Bus ridership dropsÂ
Voter safety: Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin wil host a news conference at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the COVID-19 impact on elections, specifically the...
CounterspaceBR owner Sarah Joy Hays living her dream with bakeryÂ
It’s all about the chocolate chip cookies. The treats fly out of CounterspaceBR, Sarah Joy Hays’ from-scratch bakery on Perkins Road. With creamy chocolate...
LSU to move classes online starting March 30Â
In light of recent developments regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak, and in an effort to help contain its spread, LSU today announced plans to...
Are your workers happy? New software helps employers gauge moodsÂ
As awareness on the importance of mental health increases, some employers are turning to technology to help monitor the health and moods of their...
LSU chemical engineering professors use AI to improve fuel cellsÂ
Though fuel cell technology has been studied by researchers worldwide for the past 150 years, LSU chemical engineering professor Chris Arges is working to...
Roundup: Potential travel ban / Mortgage rates / Economic status by industryÂ
For business travelers: President Donald Trump says he would consider curtailing travel within the U.S. if an area suffers a major coronavirus outbreak, Bloomberg...
Gasoline prices in Baton Rouge fall to $1.75; additional drops expected
Baton Rouge is posting some of the lowest prices in the nation for gasoline this week as global oil prices continue to deteriorate in...
