Stephanie Riegel, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Dwindling unemployment fund a ‘huge issue’ to business groups

Business groups are increasingly nervous about what could happen if the state’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund runs out of money, which, at this point, appears to be a real possibility.

Baton Rouge retailers fight to survive as US bankruptcies mount

Despite bleak economic news this week, which showed the U.S. economy contracted at a...

Local industrial services firm finds new niche market amid pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the local and national economies, some...

Feds raid Bollinger Shipyards, arrest 19 undocumented workers as part of ‘ongoing criminal investigation’

Federal agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security led a raid Tuesday on...

Half of Metro Council turns over this fall but will power dynamic change?

Nearly a week after qualifying ended, the Metro Council races have generated little interest...

Former Broome aide walks unopposed into Loupe’s council seat

Residents of Metro Council District 3 in south Baton Rouge—which extends from Riverbend through...

LSU looking for partner to modernize, run utilities plant at Baton Rouge campus

LSU is expected to issue a request for qualifications next month for a partner...

Piazza adviser files lawsuit to disqualify Watson in Baton Rouge mayor’s race

A consultant with ties to mayoral hopeful Jordan Piazza has filed a lawsuit seeking...

Potential conflicts may be reason behind Jim Bernhard bowing out from LSU board service

Jim Bernhard continues to remain tight-lipped about his reasons for declining Gov. John Bel...

Lakes rehabilitation project poised to move forward

Details remain sketchy about where the project stands and who will pay for it, but officials at the LSU Real Estate Facilities Foundation expect to unveil their blueprint in the coming weeks.