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Applications for unemployment across nation edge higher
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but the labor market remained strong despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool...
Entergy subsidiary forced to refund $160M to Louisiana customers
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week handed down a pair of decisions that will force a subsidiary of Entergy to refund customers millions of dollars, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
From quiet quitting to boomerang employees, new work terms dotted 2022
In 2022, changes in workplace culture ushered in new buzzwords, as employees flexed their might in the tightest labor market in years and businesses...
Tri-state hydrogen partnership entering second phase of grant application
Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma will submit a formal application to the Department of Energy for funding of their regional hydrogen hub.
Book recommendations from Louisiana’s elected leaders
With 2023 around the corner, many people may be trying to set some of their reading goals for next year. Louisiana Illuminator asked state...
Businesses will get further relief from corporation franchise tax in 2023
Louisiana businesses will get additional relief from the corporation franchise tax beginning Jan. 1, reports the Tax Foundation.
As a result of the tax reform...
Why so many accountants are quitting
More than 300,000 accountants and auditors in the U.S. left their jobs over the past two years, a 17% decline, and the dwindling number...
Stories to remember from 2022: The over-under on gambling’s evolution
The Belle of Baton Rouge and Casino Rouge (now Hollywood Casino) gave downtown a spark during the 1990s, though they have been overshadowed for...
Louisiana lumber mill expansion will service oil field market
Great Southern Wood Preserving, the lumber processing company best known for its YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine, announced a $5.9 million expansion of its Avoyelles...
Credit unions breaking the mold as auto loan rates rise
Credit unions have been offering some of the lowest car loan rates around, undercutting banks and other lenders by a wide margin, The Wall...
Newly elected Davante Lewis shares his thoughts on the PSC
On Dec. 10, political newcomer Davante Lewis was elected to represent District 3 on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the body that regulates public...
Baton Rouge area gaining ‘invaluable’ publicity from TV, movie filming
When you watch movies or TV shows filmed in Louisiana, do you spend most of the running time looking for local landmarks? If you’ve been watching the National Treasure: Edge of History series on Disney+, you haven’t had to look very hard.
Say goodbye to the era of free online shopping returns
Retailers are trying to put a stop to the common online shopping practice of ordering items in multiple sizes—in case one doesn’t fit—and then...
ExxonMobil boosts petrochemical capacity in Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil has ramped up more polypropylene production at its petrochemicals complex in Baton Rouge, increasing capacity to 450,000 metric tons per year, Natural Gas...
Stories to remember from 2022: LSU football’s unexpectedly quick turnaround
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU football to a national championship after the 2019 season, was fired after a rudderless two years for the program....
LSU to launch four online cannabis certificate programs in 2023
LSU announced it will launch four online medical cannabis education certificate programs beginning in January.
Coffee shop that offers play area for children opens on Lee Drive near Highland
A Cup of Joy Eatery & PlayYard owner Gabby May hopes to bring a little joy to Baton Rouge parents with her new coffee...
Baton Rouge unemployment dips to 2.6% as state continues to see job gains
All of Louisiana’s eight metropolitan statistical areas saw a drop in their not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November from the month before, with...
Stories to remember from 2022: New faces in high places
Turner Industries Executive Chair Roland Toups took a step back from the company’s daily operations and moved into more of an advisory role. His...
Mortgage rates fall for sixth consecutive week
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the sixth straight week, giving potential homebuyers a tiny amount of relief after rates topped out over 7% last month.
