Personal care industry advocates say it isn’t safe to reopen salons, spas May 1

With no clear plan for reopening Louisiana’s personal care industry, an industry advocacy group...

Louisiana delegates look to defer oil and gas royalty payments, expedite rate reductions

In an effort to mitigate the effects of the oil price crash, members of...

Sen. John Kennedy: Free enterprise, not more relief, needed to restart economy

The U.S. House of Representatives may pass a $484 billion coronavirus aid package later...

Tumbling oil prices could make state budget decisions even tougher 

Yesterday’s announcement that Louisiana would delay the collection of severance taxes by two months...

Roosters Men’s Grooming Centers to reopen Monday, defying stay-at-home order 

Roosters Men’s Grooming Centers plans to reopen its two Baton Rouge locations this coming...

Louisiana Board of Regents adopts emergency rules, examines statewide digital divide

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Board of Regents has adopted a...

BRAC releases ‘Safe at Work’ framework for reopening Louisiana’s economy

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released a framework, developed in partnership with industry...

Woman’s Hospital expands virtual offerings, eyes new possibilities

As Woman’s Hospital expands its virtual options for pregnant women and new mothers, hospital...

Louisiana business leaders shed light on unintended consequences of PPP rollout 

Before Congress replenishes funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, local and statewide business groups...

Deborah Sternberg launches 19 Thanks

The initiative is designed to express their gratitude for all the state’s essential workers.