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Gov. Edwards to discuss what he knew early on about Ronald Greene’s death
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has scheduled a 4:30 p.m. news conference today to address the growing chorus of questions
How managers can offer workers more flexibility without losing productivity
If employees want the benefits of flexibility, they’ll also need to shoulder some of the responsibility that goes with it, like autonomous problem-solving and...
Job openings rose nationally in December amid worker shortages
U.S. employers stepped up their search for workers in December despite the looming impact of the omicron wave of coronavirus infections.
Driving someone else’s car? Check your insurance policy to see if you’re covered
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled that a man who drove someone else’s car as a favor to get a tire fixed wasn’t covered when he got in an accident.
LED retains international economic development accreditation
Louisiana Economic Development remains the only state agency in the U.S. to be accredited by the International Economic Development Council, following its renewed accreditation, according to an LED announcement.
Baton Rouge-based NFT marketplace launching in March
Pass It Down, a digital storytelling company based in Baton Rouge, is launching Iconic Moments, the first online NFT marketplace for museums, archives and other cultural institutions, in mid- to late-March.
ExxonMobil restructures divisions as it moves headquarters to Houston area
ExxonMobil is restructuring its business into three divisions and moving its headquarters 250 miles south from Irving, Texas, to its campus north of Houston.
Louisiana lost the most construction jobs in US last year
Louisiana had the steepest one-year construction employment decline in the U.S. in 2021 with a 15% contraction, Reuters reports.
Baton Rouge General planning more neighborhood hospitals
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is planning to establish “a couple” more facilities along the lines of its Ascension Neighborhood Hospital over the next few years, CEO Edgardo Tenreiro says.
Rents keep rising in Baton Rouge as home affordability shrinks
Rents in Baton Rouge have hit an all-time high, and as for when they will drop back down seems to be anyone’s guess as home prices also continue to climb.
Health insurance agents still lack clarity on commission disclosure
A new law directing health insurance companies, agents and brokers to disclose their commissions has been in effect for more than a month, but the rules about how to comply still are not available.
What’s next for John Davies and the Water Campus?
As John Davies retires from his position as executive director and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, he’s mentioned that his main focus, as chair of the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, will be completing the buildout of the Water Campus research park.
Secrets to keeping employees amid Great Resignation
Americans are walking away from their jobs in record numbers, but the Great Resignation isn’t hitting every organization equally, Fast Company reports.
Redistricting session starts tomorrow, and it could get heated
As the Legislature gets ready to start a special session Tuesday on redistricting, one major focus is whether two of the state’s six congressional districts should be redrawn to give minority residents a better chance to elect two Black U.S. House members instead of one.
Brandon Landry’s new restaurant scheduled to open on Perkins this spring
Originally planned for late 2021 or early 2022, Brandon Landry’s new restaurant concept on Perkins Road is now scheduled to open in April.
Louisiana could get up to $113M in federal dollars to boost small businesses
Louisiana could get as much as $113 million from the federal government to support small business capital and technical assistance programs.
Three days into tax season, IRS suspends some taxpayer notices
IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig and Treasury Department officials warned that the 2022 tax season would bring “enormous challenges.” That prophecy is already coming true,...
GOP lawmakers question cost of Edwards’ teacher pay raise plan
Republican leaders in the Louisiana Legislature, especially in the House, aren't yet on board with Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' proposal for teacher pay raises.
LSU names former state secretary of revenue as chief administrative officer
LSU announced today it has named Kimberly J. Lewis, who most recently served as secretary of revenue in the Louisiana Department of Revenue, as executive vice president and chief administrative officer. Lewis will begin Feb. 1.
Employers spent 4% more on compensation last year amid tight labor market
Employers spent 4% more on wages and benefits last year as workers received larger pay raises due to the tight labor market and high inflation, marking an increase not seen since 2001, The Wall Street Journal reports.
