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The health care innovations changing this region don’t always make headlines. Nominate one that...
Not every breakthrough makes the evening news.
Some of the most consequential advances in health care happen quietly — in a clinic, a research lab...
Who’s a game changer for community health? Nominate them.
Great health care doesn't stop at the clinic door. Across the Capital Region, health care organizations and professionals are showing up in neighborhoods, schools...
Roundup: A leaner UNO / One team, more muscle / GM feels the squeeze
UNO reinvents itself: The University of New Orleans is restructuring academic programs as it transitions to LSU New Orleans, aiming to better align degrees...
The fight over Louisiana’s voter data just got real
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would require election officials to share sensitive personal data on all registered voters with the federal government, raising...
Louisiana lawmakers want to widen the door to vocational training aid
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing gaps in training across...
Americans spent more in February. Then the war hit.
Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter...
Junior League’s Hollydays gets a makeover amid rising costs and shifting habits
The Junior League of Baton Rouge is reimagining one of the city’s longest-running fundraising traditions, announcing plans to transform Hollydays into a one-night event...
US factory activity surges in March, but cost pressures mount
U.S. manufacturing activity surged in March, posting its strongest expansion since 2022, but rising input costs are casting a shadow over the sector’s momentum,...
Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group makes a major acquisition
The holding company of Baton Rouge’s Dynamic Group on Wednesday announced it has acquired Cycle Construction Co., a Kenner-based contractor with more than five...
Louisiana pulls back on AI regulation after pressure from White House
Louisiana lawmakers are scaling back efforts to regulate artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal broadband funding from states that adopt...
Roundup: US job openings / Mortgage rates / Gulf oil spill
February slide: U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war...
Who’s building the strongest health care organization in this region? Nominate them.
Behind every patient who receives great care is an organization that made it possible—one that built the right team, invested in the right capabilities...
JPMorgan expands lending to close gaps in housing, small business access
JPMorgan Chase is launching the “American Dream Initiative” to expand access to homeownership, small business growth and financial stability, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: What do deli meat and asbestos...
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Processed meats like bacon, sausage, deli meat, and hot dogs come with more than flavor—they come with carcinogens.
During processing and...
Roundup: Jet fuel costs / Consumer confidence / From oil to AI
Passed to consumers: JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees as soaring fuel costs push airlines to pass expenses onto travelers. Fees will increase...
A West Virginia medical imaging firm has acquired this Baton Rouge company
Radon Medical Imaging has acquired Baton Rouge-based Majestic Medical Solutions, expanding its footprint into Louisiana and Mississippi, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The deal, which...
Drivers feel the squeeze as the US average for gas tops $4 a gallon
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes...
Crypto in your 401(k)? Proposed rule change sparks debate over risk
The Trump administration is proposing a significant shift in how Americans invest their retirement savings, opening the door for 401(k) plans to include alternative...
ExxonMobil promoted a biofuels breakthrough despite internal doubts
Internal documents reveal ExxonMobil scientists raised serious concerns about the viability of the company’s algae biofuels program even as executives continued promoting it to...
State lawmakers target emerging recording tech with new privacy rules
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing new rules aimed at addressing privacy concerns tied to emerging recording technologies, including smart glasses and AI-enabled devices, Louisiana Illuminator...
