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Louisiana Survey finds strong support for elevation rules in flood-prone areas
Most Louisiana residents support elevation requirements in flood-prone areas, according to the second installment of the 2022 Louisiana Survey.Â
BRAC report shows region added 5,200 jobs in FebruaryÂ
The Capital Region added 5,200 jobs in February, with seven of eight key industry sectors showing month-over-month gains according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Â
US initial jobless claims rise but remain near historic lowÂ
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.
ITEP bill up for Senate debate as advocacy group offers data in supportÂ
Together Louisiana today released a report backing Senate Bill 151, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make permanent the changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program enacted by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2016.Â
Relief Telemed bankruptcy agreement challenged amid theft accusations
Relief Telemed, a Baton Rouge-based health tech firm that is going through bankruptcy, has reached a possible compromise in its dispute with its former CEO, who it accuses of using company funds for personal benefit, court documents show.Â
Pilates Plus owner acquires TreadBR in Southdowns
Lauren Temple, owner and operator of two Baton Rouge-area Pilates Plus locations, today announced she has acquired TreadBR, a fitness studio in the Southdowns Shopping Center on Perkins Road. Â
Catch a sneak peek of this year’s Parade of Homes
The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge’s Parade of Homes, presented by Ferguson, returns this month showcasing 35 new and renovated homes in...
Colorado company buys Scotlandville mobile home park for $5.9M
Colorado-based mobile home acquisition company GoFresh Homes bought Leo’s Mobile Home Park for $5.9 million on Tuesday.
Feeding America CEO’s key to success is never quittingÂ
"Quitters never win and winners never quit" is a slogan that appears in many locker rooms across America. The saying also sums up Claire Babineaux-Fontenot's view of the mentality of people who are successful even in the face of adversity.Â
Gulf Coast Bank launching cryptocurrency exchange
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust will be one of the first Louisiana banks to dip its toe into cryptocurrency as it rolls out a virtual currency exchange over the next few months.Â
NFTs becoming popular NIL revenue source for LSU student-athletes
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are becoming a more popular revenue source for LSU student-athletes as well as with college athletes across the country.
Ascension Parish coalition urges state to prioritize widening La. 30
Business and political leaders in Ascension Parish are calling on state government to prioritize widening La. 30 from two to four lanes.Â
The highway is...
Ochsner announces $10M expansion of Baton Rouge cancer centerÂ
Ochsner Health today announced plans for a $10 million, 16,700-square-foot expansion to its cancer care facility off Interstate 12, including a new pharmacy for patients and additional exam rooms.Â
Lighthouse Property Insurance placed into receivershipÂ
Another insurance company––the fourth in the past year––has exhausted its reinsurance coverage and run out of money, according to the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
As...
Fed walking recession tightrope as it tries to tamp down inflationÂ
While the cost of capital remains relatively inexpensive and consumers keep their foot on the pedal of the economy, the recent inflationary surge will...
Baton Rouge International School closing due to low enrollment
The Baton Rouge International School will close its doors at the end of the school year due to low enrollment, the school announced in a letter sent to parents Monday.
Litter around city dock, downtown levee a growing concern
The debris and trash around the city dock and the downtown levee is an eyesore for tourists visiting the city, says downtown resident Marty Engquist.
Should boosters like TAF be able to pay student-athletes for NIL?Â
In its current form, a bill pending in the Louisiana Legislature would allow university boosters to pay athletes through a name, image and likeness deal.Â
2022 Louisiana Survey shows pessimism growing over direction of state
LSU’s 2022 Louisiana Survey finds state residents are most worried about the economy, infrastructure and education, and that confidence in the state government’s ability to solve these problems has dropped to its lowest point since 2004.
US sees highest year-over-year inflation jump since 1981
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities...
