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Louisiana will see fifth-highest individual health insurance cost in 2022
The cost of individual health insurance plans in Louisiana will rise about 3% in 2022 to an average $8,736 for the year, fifth-highest in the nation and almost 35% higher than the national average, according to a report compiled from federal data.
LSU program awarded $5.4M to study extreme weather impacts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded climate researchers $5.4 million over five years as part of the Southern Climate Impact Planning Program, or SCIPP, which LSU is a part of, the school announced Wednesday.
What’s the status of the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate?
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers can still require the shots.
Louisiana has received $2.5B in federal aid so far for Hurricane Ida
Louisiana residents and businesses have received $2.5 billion in federal aid related to Hurricane Ida, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
D-D Breaux named LSU alumnus of the year
D-D Breaux, retired LSU gymnastics head coach, has been named 2022 alumnus of the year by the alumni association.
Quality customer service more important than ever for small businesses
Over the course of the pandemic, a confluence of factors, including, but not limited to, supply-chain snags, increased customer demand, and new safety protocols...
What if companies gave workers full control over their schedules?
As many teams continue to work from home, the traditional eight-hour, five-day workweek is getting a makeover.
Schedule experiments are becoming more prevalent, but the...
‘Temporarily closed’ Batch 13 has no plans for reopening
There are no plans to reopen Batch 13, which officially has been “temporarily closed” for about a year, a company official says.
Lawmakers outline insurance complaints after Hurricane Ida
Slow responses to damage claims. Constant switch-ups of insurance adjusters assessing the destruction. Low payment offers forcing people unnecessarily into litigation to get a fair deal.
Omicron arrives in the US; LDH continues to push vaccines
The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant today—a person in California who visited South Africa—as scientists around the world raced to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones.
Cyber insurance costs rising rapidly as attacks increase
The cost of cyber insurance is rising rapidly with no signs of slowing down, industry surveys show.
225GIVES raises $2.25M for local nonprofits
225GIVES, presented by Capital Area United Way, raised more than $2.25 million from nearly 6,800 donors on Tuesday.
Paul Arrigo retiring from Visit Baton Rouge in September
Nearly 20 years after assuming the role of president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge, Paul Arrigo has announced his plans to retire in September 2022.
‘225’s December issue is on newsstands now
Zip lining, dinosaurs, holiday lights, brewery tours and berry picking. For the December cover story, the 225 team compiled 12 reasons to start planning your 2022 calendar now.
Columbia Sportswear sets Dec. 10 opening at Mall of Louisiana
Columbia Sportswear Co. plans to open its Mall of Louisiana location Dec. 10, according to the company’s website.
Cybersecurity expert Jeff Moulton’s dos and don’ts regarding cyberattacks
Jeff Moulton, president and CEO of cybersecurity research and service company Stephenson Technologies Corp. in Baton Rouge, says ransomware attacks, hacks, compromised networks and data spills have become the new normal, and no one is immune, reports 10/12 Industry Report.
Louisiana judge halts vaccine mandate for health care workers nationwide
A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking nationwide the Biden administration mandate requiring millions of health care workers be vaccinated...
With judge retiring, St. George lawsuit may be heard by appointed commissioner
The district court hearing a lawsuit challenging the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish may appoint an independent commissioner to fill in for the current judge who is retiring from the bench, the plaintiffs’ attorney says.
BRCC impacts region to the tune of $300M, study finds
Baton Rouge Community College released an economic impact study today detailing the impact the college has on the regional economy.
LSU team advances to national accounting competition
A team of six LSU business students is competing in Deloitte’s national 2022 Audit Innovation Campus Challenge, marking the fourth time a team of Tigers has been selected for the accounting competition.
