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Legislative task force grapples with employment issues related to medical marijuana
A Louisiana legislative task force held multiple meetings Tuesday to explore and craft recommendations to resolve employment issues concerning medical marijuana.
U.S. Sen. Cassidy will announce this week whether he’ll run for governor
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Baton Rouge Republican, says he has decided whether he will run for governor and will announce his decision later this week.
Business group sues over new corporate ownership database
A small business lobbying group filed suit Tuesday to block the Treasury Department's upcoming requirement that tens of millions of small businesses register with...
MasteryPrep acquired by education investing firm
Baton Rouge-based education tech startup MasteryPrep was acquired this week by investing firm Achieve Partners for an undisclosed amount.
Louisiana Workforce Commission promoting apprenticeships this week
This is National Apprenticeship Week, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission is taking part in a series of events to promote workforce programs.
The eighth annual...
Forte and Tablada creates virtual tour of recently discovered shipwreck
Baton Rouge engineering firm Forte & Tablada has created a virtual tour of the century-old Brookhill Ferry shipwreck, which was recently discovered due to...
What Yoda can teach us about leadership
Though he’s recently been upstaged by Grogu, a younger, cuter member of the same species from the Star Wars universe, Yoda remains one of...
Louisiana among 40 states to win $391.5M privacy suit against Google
Forty states, Louisiana among them, won a combined $391.5 million settlement with Google over location tracking practices.
NFIB state director: Shop local on Small Business Saturday after Black Friday
Louisiana needs its small businesses, and small business needs us. That’s why I hope everyone will support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday.
Baton Rouge firm seeking $15B for ‘net-zero LNG’ project
Baton Rouge-based G2 Net-Zero is seeking $15 billion for a project to produce liquefied natural gas while capturing the emissions, says Chas Roemer, who chairs the company.
Amazon to cut workforce by 10,000; impact on Baton Rouge facility not known
Amazon is planning to lay off roughly 10,000 people in corporate and technology roles as soon as this week, The New York Times reports.
The...
LSU Press has left a global footprint on fiction and poetry
While LSU has been featured in many books and is the alma mater of notable authors like political consultant James Carville; Pinkie Gordon Lane,...
Ochsner acquires hospital physician group Impact Network
Ochsner Heath’s Baton Rouge outfit today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Impact Network, a critical care, intensivist and hospital medicine...
Businesses still chasing COVID tax breaks as IRS gears up for audits
A temporary tax break for small businesses has spawned a cottage industry of advisory firms tapping into federal COVID-19 aid, raising alarms at the...
Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run for governor
Recently re-elected Sen. John Kennedy announced this morning he is giving serious consideration to entering the 2023 Louisiana governor’s race, WAFB-TV reports.
Kennedy released a...
Seems baby boomers can’t put down their phones either
Too much screen time is something we usually associate with children and teens spending hours watching YouTube or playing video games, but there is...
Morning habits that will make you more productive throughout the day
Would you like to get a jump-start on your day and keep yourself in a high state of productivity all day, every day? Before...
See which chemical companies earned ‘Best in Louisiana’ awards for safety
The Louisiana Chemical Association LCA has announced its annual “Best in Louisiana” SAFE awards recipients, reports L’Observateur. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding commitment...
East Baton Rouge Parish district court struggling to cover public defender costs
Eleven of Louisiana’s 41 public defender offices did not bring in enough money to cover their costs during the 2020-2021 state budget cycle, providing...
Former CEO’s advice to small businesses: Anticipate surprises
Lloyd Blankfein has some evergreen advice for small businesses looking to hedge against economic headwinds: protect your downside risks.
The former Goldman Sachs CEO says...
