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Brandon Landry’s new restaurant scheduled to open on Perkins this spring
Originally planned for late 2021 or early 2022, Brandon Landry’s new restaurant concept on Perkins Road is now scheduled to open in April.
Louisiana could get up to $113M in federal dollars to boost small businesses
Louisiana could get as much as $113 million from the federal government to support small business capital and technical assistance programs.
Three days into tax season, IRS suspends some taxpayer notices
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig and Treasury Department officials warned that the 2022 tax season would bring “enormous challenges.” That prophecy is already coming true,...
GOP lawmakers question cost of Edwards’ teacher pay raise plan
Republican leaders in the Louisiana Legislature, especially in the House, aren't yet on board with Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' proposal for teacher pay raises.
LSU names former state secretary of revenue as chief administrative officer
LSU announced today it has named Kimberly J. Lewis, who most recently served as secretary of revenue in the Louisiana Department of Revenue, as executive vice president and chief administrative officer. Lewis will begin Feb. 1.
Employers spent 4% more on compensation last year amid tight labor market
Employers spent 4% more on wages and benefits last year as workers received larger pay raises due to the tight labor market and high inflation, marking an increase not seen since 2001, The Wall Street Journal reports.
What does the PSC’s new ruling on buying power mean for the state?
On Tuesday, the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that rural cooperatives in Louisiana, usually powered by large investor-owned utilities like Entergy and CLECO, can source power from firms in other states.
New Board of Regents administrator has professors concerned about tenure
A new addition to the staff at the Louisiana Board of Regents has many Louisiana academics concerned about tenure policies.
Dr. Tristan Denley, deputy commissioner...
‘LaPolitics’: Legislative bills piling up ahead of regular session
The special session on redistricting is scheduled to convene Tuesday, but as of this morning there aren't any bills filed for review. That will...
Petroleum engineering degree more popular in Louisiana than in any other state
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Louisiana’s adults are seven times more likely to have a degree in petroleum engineering than...
Louisiana’s omicron-driven COVID surge finally easing
The Louisiana Department of Health reported today that the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases across the state, driven by the omicron variant has finally peaked.
St. George plaintiffs file for summary judgment
Plaintiffs seeking to block the incorporation of St. George will ask the judge in their case to rule in their favor without a trial.
Check out these Mardi Gras-flavored drinks and brews around town
With Mardi Gras parades set to roll for the first time since 2020, the Carnival season is shaping up to be a much-needed release valve for pent-up partygoers.
Crafty Apes acquires New York-based visual effects company
Digital effects company Crafty Apes, which opened a Baton Rouge office at Celtic Studios in 2020, today announced it has acquired New York-based Molecule...
SBA launches e-commerce initiative for business owners
The Small Business Administration this week made its first foray into online education, with a focus on e-commerce, Inc. reports.
Working with the economic policy-focused...
Local hospitals using contract nurses to fill spots amid staffing shortages
The nationwide nursing shortage has led hospitals, including those in Baton Rouge, to look for ways to fill shifts while offering their existing workforce flexibility.
Fired LSU athletic official’s claim of retaliation added to lawsuit
Lawyers for an associate athletic director who filed a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit against LSU say her firing, which was reported Tuesday, was...
Metro Council to get update on ‘stagnant’ five bayous flooding project
The Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to give the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council an update today on the long-delayed “five bayous” project.
Chris Meaux helps launch app connecting companies with skilled workers
Waitr founder Chris Meaux is again flexing his digital skills, backing a new app called BoomNation, which is a social media platform and job board that helps businesses find skilled workers in the current competitive labor market.
Raising Cane’s makes closure of downtown location permanent
Raising Cane’s today announced it will permanently close its downtown Baton Rouge location at Third Street and Florida Boulevard.
