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Companies lure hourly workers with college tuition perks
Companies see the programs as a way to recruit and retain workers in a tight labor market or train them for management positions. For hourly employees, the programs remove the financial barriers of obtaining a degree.
Louisiana sets low-unemployment record in September
Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in September, the fourth consecutive month in which a record low was posted, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
As fuel tax revenue declines, EV fees won’t be enough to pay for state’s...
Louisiana stands to lose more than $320 million in fuel tax revenue over the next 10 years as America transitions to electric vehicles.
IRS raises contribution limits for retirement savings plans
Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year.
Aussie clothing store Cotton On will open in Mall of Louisiana
International retail clothing store Cotton On is setting up shop in the Mall of Louisiana, according to a permit filed with Baton Rouge's Permits & Inspections Division. This will be its first location in the state.
Legal or not, moratoriums could have ‘chilling effect’ on carbon capture
A company that wants to build a multibillion-dollar energy complex in Ascension Parish is suing the Livingston Parish Council for trying to slow construction of wells associated with the project.
Louisiana PSC will allow electric co-ops to buy out-of-state power
The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted unanimously this week to allow two electrical nonprofit cooperatives to buy power from a Florida-based supplier
Rare earth processing plant to be built in Louisiana
Canadian company Ucore Rare Metals Inc. today announced it has chosen Louisiana for its first rare earth processing facility, and has signed a letter...
Air Products sues Livingston Parish over carbon capture moratorium
Air Products, a Pennsylvania-based company looking to store industrial carbon dioxide emissions under Lake Maurepas, is suing the Livingston Parish Council for attempting to...
Baton Rouge casino revenue down in September; sports betting up in state
Baton Rouge’s three casinos each saw less revenue in September compared to the previous month and September 2021, according to the latest reports to...
Roundup: Investigation of banks / Retail sales / Heating costs
Environmental alliance: Six major banks will be investigated by 19 state attorneys general, including Louisiana’s Jeff Landry, for adhering to a United Nations’ organizational...
Cybersecurity jobs going unfilled, leaving businesses at risk
A potential economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic are adding new challenges to hiring for crucial cybersecurity roles, exacerbating an already difficult job market,...
Louisiana job market shows signs of slowing
Louisiana began seeing signs of its job market slowing down in August, with job openings falling by around 15,000 from July, new data from...
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remains historically low even as the U.S. economy slows amid decades-high inflation.
Visit Baton Rouge priorities for 2023 include workforce, sports, food scene
Visit Baton Rouge is working on strategies for its first full year under new President and CEO.Jill Kidder.
How HR departments can regain employee trust
When employees have concerns, whether it’s an issue with a toxic manager or uncivil behavior from someone else on their team, they aren’t turning...
Louisiana panel dives into medical marijuana workplace issues
With medical marijuana now available to Louisiana’s workforce, employees have raised concerns that they could be fired or face other job-related repercussions for testing positive for a legal drug taken on the advice of a physician.
Companies get $320M in grants to make EV battery components in Louisiana
Two companies will receive $320 million to manufacture battery components in Louisiana for electric vehicles as part of $2.8 billion in grants included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that were awarded by the Biden Administration today.
Louisiana landscaping company encourages clients to ‘kill’ their lawns
South Louisiana landscaping company Swamp Fly is working to integrate native plants into residential and commercial landscapes to help improve sustainability and restore habitats...
