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Many who left their jobs within past two years now wish they hadn’t
Millions of people switched jobs during the past two years and now some of them are feeling the job-market equivalent of buyer’s remorse, according...
Flexible work can dampen motivationÂ
Whether you’re balancing a day job with caregiving responsibilities, working on a side hustle, or just looking for more autonomy over your schedule, flexible...
High grocery costs show no signs of easing
Prices have remained high at local grocery stores for a number of reasons, and may stay inflated for the foreseeable future.
What new graduates are looking for from employersÂ
It's graduation season, and a new pool of talent is entering the market, but these new candidates may be pickier about what they're looking for and what's going to make them want to stay at a job, according to Inc.Â
AG Jeff Landry files lawsuit against UnitedHealth over Medicaid drug costs
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is suing UnitedHealth Group Inc., the state’s Medicaid administrator, over an alleged scheme to inflate prescription drug costs by...
Board raises water prices amid dispute over metering contract
At a contentious meeting today, the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District board voted to more than triple what it charges for water from $20 to $65 per million gallons.
Discover the Baton Rouge connections to ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘1883’Â
If you’ve ever watched the Paramount TV show Yellowstone, you know the scenery plays just as big a role as the star-studded cast. From...
PAR critical of millions in earmarks contained in state budget plan
Even as they wisely steer money to debt payments, education and infrastructure investments, Louisiana lawmakers also are making the short-sighted, politically driven decision to...
Bill that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients advances
The Senate Committee on Education unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients.
LSU Health Shreveport students win venture challenge
Three LSU Health Shreveport students who founded Guise Medical LLC won first place in the 2022 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge for their patented MED-pal device.
Employers aggressively recruiting workers who aren’t looking for jobsÂ
As the Great Resignation continues, workers who are not seeking new jobs are actively being recruited at high rates, according to a recent report...
Tech incubator eyes possible lease at downtown’s State National Life building
The Research Park Corporation, which runs the Nexus Louisiana tech firm incubator on Florida Boulevard, is looking into leasing space at the State National...
Louisiana is the most expensive state for teen car insurance
Louisiana is the most expensive state for adding a teen driver to family insurance coverage, according to new research from Forbes Advisor.
Baton Rouge adds 1,200 construction jobs over past year
Three out of four metro areas, including Baton Rouge, added construction jobs between March 2021 and March 2022.
Louisianans express confidence in elections, but not local news
While a majority of Louisiana residents are confident in the elections in the state, trust in local news organizations has plummeted.
The latest installment of...
Baton Rouge, Gonzales seeking $37M in grants for rail stations
Baton Rouge and Gonzales have filed a joint application seeking $36.95 million in federal dollars for passenger rail stations in each city.Â
Me-Moe’s Lawn and Landscape opening first retail location
Me-Moe’s Lawn and Landscape is opening its first retail nursery, called Plant Barn Baton Rouge, on Valley Street.
Baton Rouge rents rise 9% since start of pandemicÂ
Rents continue to rise at the fastest pace in decades, making housing costlier than ever for many Americans. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the...
Bill would make cable, internet providers refund customers automatically after disasters
Customers who want a refund after severe weather knocks out their cable or internet have to contact their service provider and request it. A...
Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970
Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.
