New state-led program to offer low-interest loans to small businesses 

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced creation of the Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program,...

Social Security recipients will have to file tax return to get stimulus check

The Trump administration is requiring Americans who receive Social Security to file a tax...

Virus roundup … 

• On Tuesday Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation that eases medical licensure...

BRAC urges small businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program ASAP 

The U.S. Treasury has issued guidance and the application for businesses interested in assistance...

Business schools see promise in one-year MBA programs

As young professionals become less willing to pause their careers for a two-year degree,...

Roundup: Flood control / Blues foundation / Marriott data breach 

Spillway: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that the Bonnet Carré Spillway...

Alford: The legislative session is fluid if nothing else

When lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Tuesday to reconvene before once again temporarily...

Roundup: Methanex plant / LALumina layoffs / Off the Hook 

Under evaluation: After decisions to idle plants in Trinidad and Chile, Methanex is “evaluating...

Virus roundup …

• Our Lady of the Lake today announced it’s opening a drive-thru COVID-19 testing...

BRAC releases economic indicator dashboard measuring COVID-19 impact 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released a COVID-19 dashboard that examines and assesses...