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US inflation reaches 40-year high of 9.1% in June
Surging prices for gasoline, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case...
Remote work may have reached an equilibrium
The number of Americans working remotely because of COVID-19 is leveling off, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report.
Creative Bloc planning to add Nicholson Drive location
The team behind downtown’s Creative Bloc coworking space is opening a second location on Nicholson Drive called Creative Bloc @ The Field House, founder John Jackson announced Monday.
FEMA expected to cover most of GOHSEP’S $1.3M lease at Bon Carré
The federal government is expected to pick up about $1 million of the $1.3 million annual cost to house some of the state’s emergency response and mitigation staff at Bon Carré Business Center, says Casey Tingle, who directs the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Developer seeks mixed-use rezoning for vacant Government Street building
The Planning Commission is scheduled to review a request to rezone 1440 Government St. from light industrial into commercial alcoholic beverage use, according to documents.
The frenzied world of NIL
It’s been a year since NIL became the most powerful acronym in college sports and universities like LSU—where nearly all but a handful of its 550-plus scholarship athletes have signed deals—are still adjusting to the new Wild West-like landscape.
St. George incorporation supporters file motion for appeal
St. George incorporation supporters have officially begun the process of appealing the district court ruling that went against them last month.
Small business optimism drops to record low
The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98.
How to prevent work interruptions, including the ones you create yourself
Few things are more infuriating than having something come along and break your concentration just as you're starting to make real progress.
State lacks plan for surface water use; impact trickles down to Capital Region
Louisiana lawmakers should look at creating a comprehensive plan to manage and regulate surface water to sustain the resource for residents and determine how much can be sold to companies and other states, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office says.
Working from home, casual dress not helping dry cleaners
The pandemic has been a significant challenge to dry cleaning businesses like Kean’s Fine Dry Cleaning.
Mr. Milkshake looking to open Lafayette location
Mr. MilkShake & Espresso Bar is not your typical ice cream shop. With extravagant concoctions, owner Colin Odinet aims to provide an over-the-top milkshake experience.
Latest 1099-K reporting rules complicate small business taxes
Tax season is getting more complicated for the smallest businesses, Inc. reports.
Federal funds to fix past road mistakes could be used to extend EBR bus...
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched its first-ever program “to help reconnect communities that were cut off from economic opportunities by transportation infrastructure.”
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Public sector is having a hard time hiring, too
While the number of private-sector jobs surpassed its pre-pandemic level, there are 664,000 fewer people employed in the public sector, according to the government...
What should companies tell their employees about abortion?
Louisiana now can enforce its ban on almost all abortions under a judge’s order issued today.
What the US military spends in Louisiana versus other states
U.S. defense spending in Louisiana reached $4.3 billion in 2020, accounting for about 0.7% of domestic military spending, The Center Square reports.
While the size...
State treasurer to agencies: Exit ‘Stone Age’ and accept electronic payments
State Treasurer John Schroder is pushing for all state agencies to accept electronic payment methods and urged members of the state’s Cash Management Review Board at its meeting today to bring Louisiana up to speed with modern technology.
Managers are joining the Great Resignation, too
Employees are still leaving jobs in droves—as many as 60,000 Louisiana workers quit in April—but the Great Resignation is also impacting people higher up...
If left with no choice, here’s how to rescind a job offer
No manager wants to find themselves in this situation: You send out a job offer and the candidate accepts, but now you have to take back the offer for whatever reason.
