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Ocean freight orders drop as consumer demand shiftsÂ
A significant consumer pullback is impacting ocean shipping, with logistics managers telling CNBC they have seen a 20% drop in ocean freight orders for September and October.Â
Federal appeals court in NOLA mulls Biden vaccine mandate for US contractors
A federal appeals court in New Orleans is the latest to hear arguments on whether President Joe Biden overstepped his authority in ordering federal...
Updated timeline on lakes project as preliminary work progresses
It might be Baton Rouge’s most popular recreational feature, but lately, the look—and smell—of the LSU lakes suggests its long-awaited improvements are coming not a minute too soon.Â
For corporations, a strong dollar cuts both waysÂ
A strong U.S. dollar is cutting both ways for companies across the globe, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
Louisiana sees boost in sports betting revenue
Sports betting apps brought in more than $2.8 million in wagers on football in August, which featured a few college football games as well as NFL preseason matchups.Â
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins proposes tax breaks to keep insurers from exiting state
With property insurance underwriters fleeing Louisiana, Congressman Clay Higgins has filed legislation that would offer generous tax breaks to insurance companies.
BRAC launches phase two of regional jobs portal BR Works
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today launched phase two of BR Works, a regional jobs portal for the Capital Region that features technology to match job seekers with local positions.
Moran Printing/Emprint moving corporate office to Highland, expanding offerings
Moran Printing Inc./Emprint is moving its main office and production center from Florida Boulevard to its warehouse and fulfillment center location on Highland Road.Â
Louisiana’s real GDP decreased by 3% during second quarterÂ
Real gross domestic product decreased 3% in Louisiana during the second quarter of this year, but personal income increased by 5.8% i
Surge of nonprofits paying college athletes raises questionsÂ
The new world of college athletes getting paid for endorsements has created a rapidly expanding pop-up industry: Brand new nonprofits that set up athletes...
Fed wants interest rates to remain high for extended period
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said today that U.S. interest rates will likely have to remain high for an extended period to combat...
Latest ‘225’ edition is all about the Baton Rouge arts sceneÂ
Two new comedy spots. A literary festival making its post-pandemic comeback. A booming film industry. An innovative community arts center that’s quickly becoming a...
​​EBR announces strategy to promote electric vehicles, win share of $7.5B
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration has created a strategic plan to promote the use of electric vehicles and develop the infrastructure to support EVs.
Frustration in the workforce fuels surge of quick quitting
The rate of workers holding jobs for less than a year increased 4.94% in hospitals and health care, 4.92% in retail, 1.22% in real...
ExxonMobil pushing against Gulf Coast fuel export restrictionsÂ
ExxonMobil is pushing back against reductions of U.S. fuel exports urged by the Biden administration in August, arguing that restricting shipments would further squeeze...
Louisiana roads fourth-most dangerous among statesÂ
Louisiana has the fourth-highest traffic fatality rate in the country—with 1.59 roadway deaths for every 100 million miles traveled,
Low Mississippi River water levels impacting barge trafficÂ
Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time—as crop harvests begin.
Why companies continue to hire even as growth shrinks
A persistent economic puzzle is why labor is still so tight amid slowing growth, high inflation and growing fears of recession, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
Ways to tell if a recession has begunÂ
The economy shrank in the first half of this year, the government confirmed in a report this morning, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown...
Ax-throwing bar/restaurant considering West Lee site for next location
SkÃ¥l Axe Throwing is eying a former Dollar Tree on West Lee Drive for a possible third location.Â
