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BRAC rolls out statewide election platform
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its 2023 legislative and gubernatorial election platform, calling for transformative policy strategies on education, economic development, fiscal policy, infrastructure, sustainability, and crime.
Couple eyeing Acadian Thruway site for live music club
A former barber and beauty shop on North Acadian Thruway could see new life as a club with live music and drinks, according to an application filed with the city-parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Broome talks police chief, signalization, stormwater, blight
Candidates to replace current Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul will take their civil service board tests Sept. 14.
Why large manufacturers are turning to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is usually associated with independent artists and startups, who for decades have used it to raise the money needed to complete their projects.
Offshore auction signals winds of change in the Gulf
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will auction three areas off Louisiana and Texas to offshore wind developers today, the first such...
Economists more confident US will avoid recession; small businesses not so much
Economists are more and more optimistic that the U.S. will avoid a recession, but small business owners remain skeptical, according to Inc.
See how city-parish sales tax collections compare to last year’s numbers
Following an increase in collections in May, East Baton Rouge Parish brought in a little under $19 million in sales tax in June, down about 3.3% from last June, the city-parish reports.
Remote workers’ workplace connection may be eroding, but employee engagement is up
While overall workplace engagement has increased since last year, remote workers’ connection to their workplace has continued to erode, a recent Gallup survey finds.
This business insurance niche is gaining traction as weather becomes unpredictable
As weather grows hotter, wetter and stormier—and insurance becomes harder to come by—an increasing number of businesses are warming up to an esoteric tool...
CABL says key indicators provide election-year ‘wake-up call’ for Louisiana
The Council for a Better Louisiana has released a new online resource describing 35 indicators of the state’s well-being.
Other places have better power grid technology. Here’s why we lag behind
Of the many challenges confronting the nation’s aging, straining electric grid, the need for a lot of new transmission capacity is among the most...
East Baton Rouge parish sees some of the largest wage increases in the state
East Baton Rouge Parish saw the second largest average wage increase in Louisiana from the beginning of 2022 to the beginning of 2023,according to...
Local water companies urge customers to conserve amid sweltering heat
Capital Region water companies are urging their customers to limit their water usage amid the continuing extreme heat and drought, which is causing unprecedented...
BRCC wants to expand talent partnerships with local businesses
Baton Rouge Community College leaders and stakeholders want BRCC to grow its network of business partners and provide more “earn as you learn” opportunities for its students.
Why the 2023 LSU football team is reminiscent of the 2019 Tigers
But while delving into the makeup of LSU’s 2023 roster, 225’s Mark Clements noticed several stark similarities to the 2019 national title-winning Tigers, from coaching consistency to a grad-transfer quarterback.
How U.S. Rep. Garret Graves wants to preserve historic stadiums like Death Valley
LSU’s Tiger Stadium has gained a powerful protector with the launch of a congressional caucus dedicated to preserving historic college football venues.
Both energy interests and environmentalists fight Biden oil lease plan
The Biden administration's plan to protect an endangered species of whale by scaling back an auction of oil and gas drilling leases in the...
Following Los Alamos deal, Aptim ranks among best at environmental and nuclear management
Just a week after Aptim secured a contract to deactivate a nuclear facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the firm has ranked among the nation’s best companies for environmental and nuclear management.
Still blocking compensation for fraud victims, Allen Stanford seeks early release
Allen Stanford, who was convicted of leading a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that ensnared numerous Capital Region investors, is seeking early release from what is effectively a life sentence.
Pregnant workers have new protections: Here’s what to expect when expecting
Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law, the rules surrounding what employers can and cannot do have yet to be finalized—but that doesn’t mean the protections are not in place.
