Stephanie Riegel is the editor of Business Report.

Pandemic pivot: Pressure mounts, but restarting the Louisiana economy won’t be easy

Pressure is mounting to ease COVID-19-related restrictions on business, but restarting the economy won’t be easy—or fast.

LSU board gets consultants’ report on how to restructure leadership

Clear divisions emerged on the LSU Board of Supervirsors  this afternoon near the end...

OLOL, other providers see huge increases in telemedicine visits

Local health care providers are gradually beginning to see patients again for nonemergency procedures....

Riegel: The emerging COVID-19 narrative in Baton Rouge

A developing Baton Rouge narrative is that containing COVID-19 is more about personal choices than testing and a vaccine.

Community banks shine in PPP, reap new business as a result

When the first round of funding from the Paycheck Protection Program ran out last...

What is the coronavirus crisis doing to the arts in Baton Rouge?

Like all sectors of the economy, arts organizations are innovating and adapting to life...

Some Airbnb owners converting units to long-term rentals, others wait on LSU football 

Like other sectors of the hospitality industry, the short-term rentals market has been decimated...

Louisiana lawmakers to take up tort reform despite tight deadlines 

Though lawmakers have said they’ll only take up essential legislation when they return to...

LSU Board of Supervisors to hear report on leadership structure

The consulting firm that has been studying the leadership structure of LSU will present...

Restaurants gearing up for outdoor seating beginning Friday

Local restaurants with outdoor seating are gearing up to reopen their outdoor tables Friday...