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How would a new Mississippi River bridge in Iberville change development patterns?
State officials haven’t yet come up with a funding plan for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region, and a final location for the proposed bridge hasn’t been selected.
With fewer truck drivers, Louisiana to allow larger load permits
The Louisiana Legislature gave final passage Tuesday to a bill described as a simple solution to bring overnight relief to the supply-chain bottleneck
The Cottage Cafe and Tea Room brings taste of past to Central
Whenever Loretta Foreman would see acquaintances at the grocery store, they always asked her the same question, ”Loretta, when are you opening it again?”
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Gov. Edwards vetoes bill critics say enables predatory lending
Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed legislation that supporters said would open up loan opportunities for people who need credit—but that opponents said enabled predatory lending.
Will St. George follow in Central’s footsteps with successful appeal?
The incorporation of Central was a major point of discussion in the St. George incorporation trial, and St. George supporters hoped to emulate the parish’s last new city.
What every business should have in its hurricane preparedness plan
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its annual recommendations to help businesses prepare for weather emergencies.
Here’s how the government wants to disaster-proof your home
On this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are launching a new initiative to modernize building codes so that communities can be more resilient to hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that are intensifying due to climate change.
Audit finds accounting, lack of oversight issues with LSU System
A recent audit of the nine-campus LSU System found a lack of oversight of federal research funding, issues with student loan recordkeeping, and inadequate controls over federal emergency funding and reporting
News alert: Judge rules against St. George incorporation
A judge has ruled that the incorporation of St. George is “unreasonable” under state law.
Livingston Parish builders hope for shorter moratorium than in Ascension
The building moratorium in one of the Capital Region’s main housing markets is ending, while another is just beginning.
Diverging job market boosts prospects for some, puts others at risk
The U.S. labor market is beginning to fracture, as some businesses curb hiring while others are desperate for employees.
Go behind the scenes with Garth Brooks before his sold-out Tiger Stadium show
Garth Brooks never considered himself a “cool kid.” As the best-selling artist in the U.S.—and with countless awards and broken records to his name—that may be hard to believe.
How much do the largest U.S. companies pay their workers
Wages for median workers at the majority of big American companies are higher than they were before the pandemic, with the tight job market helping to lift paydays for many bank tellers, factory workers and software programmers, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Key FMOL official takes job with Sarasota, Florida, health system
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Chief Financial Officer Jeff Limbocker will be the next CFO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida, effective Oct. 3, local media report.
Three Visit Baton Rouge finalists interviewing this month
The board of directors for Visit Baton Rouge has selected three finalists to replace Paul Arrigo as the tourism agency’s next president and CEO.
How a citizen planning tool is easing housing debates
Every few years, communities across California engage in one of the most heated and controversial processes: complying with state law that requires communities to...
Incentivizing paid time off can help reduce worker burnout
Employees need to take time off on a regular basis to prevent burnout, which can lead to decreased productivity, low morale and mass resignations.
Mississippi River bridge options narrowed to three Iberville Parish sites
Officials today presented three location options for a new Mississippi River bridge crossing in the Capital Region.
BREC looking into providing pickleball at tennis, basketball courts
Pickleball, a close relative of tennis and badminton, may be the fastest-growing sport in America, and it’s competing with tennis for participants and real estate.
Sleeping later when you work from home doesn’t help in the long run
Hybrid office schedules, with some days in the office and other days at home, risk upending one of the most important keys to professional...
