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Louisiana will use infrastructure funds to repair roads and expand capacity
Repair or expand? That’s the decision states including Louisiana have to make following the passage of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill and the $110 billion that goes with it for highways and bridges.
Honeywell expanding Baton Rouge facility
Honeywell is planning to expand its Baton Rouge facility to double the production capacity of Solstice ze, a supermarket refrigerant that it says uses 35% less energy, the company announced today.
Airlines changing frequent flyer programs once again
Airlines are once again altering their frequent flyer programs after making changes earlier in the pandemic. Now, it matters less how much you fly,...
General Informatics makes first out-of-state acquisition with North Carolina firm
Baton Rouge-based IT services provider General Informatics today announced it has acquired Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology solutions firm Versiant.
Number of self-employed in US surpasses pre-pandemic level
Self-employment numbers have surpassed where they were in 2019, a sign of entrepreneurial resilience but also a sign of how hard the pandemic was...
Louisiana will get at least $595M in flood recovery, mitigation grants
Louisiana is in line for almost $595 million in newly approved Community Development Block Grants for disaster recovery and mitigation, says Kevin Bush, deputy assistant secretary for grant programs with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
What’s in the cards for LSU Online after Sasha Thackaberry’s departure?
Three years ago, LSU had fewer than 1,000 online students, which meant the university was largely missing out on the growth of virtual education...
See which Baton Rouge restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals
Thanksgiving is next week, so if you haven’t started planning yet, it’s time to think about what will be on your table. Why not take the stress out of preparing a family meal with some dishes, desserts and sides from local restaurants?
PSC pulls effort to remove Louisiana from MISO from its agenda
Efforts by some state officials to withdraw Louisiana from the interstate power grid that brought competition to a market once dominated by Entergy have stalled. A day before it was to hold a vote on the matter, the Louisiana Public Service Commission postponed a proposal to issue a one-year notice of withdrawal from the MISO power grid.
Jeff Landry among AGs challenging vaccination rule for health care providers
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced this morning he has filed a lawsuit against a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that mandates COVID-19 vaccines for employees, which he says will cause a health care shortage.
Dillard’s sues LED alleging state backed out of $3.5M payment
Dillard Department Stores, parent company of the Dillard’s chain, is suing Louisiana’s state economic development department and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson, alleging Pierson and LED reneged on a verbal agreement to pay the company $3.5 million.
LSU partnering with online learning platform to offer design boot camp
LSU Online and Continuing Education is partnering with Springboard, an online learning platform, to offer the LSU UI/UX, or User Interface and User Experience Design Bootcamp, LSU announced today.
EPIC Piping acquires Minnesota pipe bending company
Baton Rouge-based industrial pipe manufacturer EPIC Piping today announced it has acquired Minnesota-based BendTec Fabrication & Bending.
Louisiana threatens to withdraw from interstate power grid MISO
The Louisiana Public Service Commission on Wednesday may take a step toward withdrawing from the interstate power grid that has, for the last decade, allowed power companies besides Entergy and Cleco to provide electricity to Louisiana.
Business Lunch: Bistro Byronz Mid City
Though Bistro Byronz has been a Mid City staple since 2005, its new location inside Square 46 has the best of the old with new menu items.
Mary Bird Perkins CEO: Focusing solely on cancer is key in crowded market
Cancer care and treatment will continue to be Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s sole focus as it strives to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace, CEO Todd Stevens told the Baton Rouge Press Club today.
International student-athletes can’t cash in on NIL deals
A large number of NCAA student athletes, including many at LSU, are from outside of the U.S., meaning visa restrictions may prevent them from taking advantage of the same NIL rules afforded their teammates.
225 GIVES early giving starts today
Early giving for the second annual 225 GIVES fundraising event starts today and will be open through Monday, Nov. 29, before the 24-hour online fundraiser officially kicks off on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Lawsuit filed challenging Louisiana sales tax system by out-of-state business
An out-of-state business today sued Louisiana and several parishes to challenge the state's patchwork approach to collecting sales taxes, days after voters rejected a constitutional change that would have centralized those tax collections in a single board.
Outdoor dining options explode in Baton Rouge
Two years ago, only a modest number of area restaurants offered al fresco seating. Since the pandemic began, however, more have expanded or added patio dining, and customers have embraced it. If you’ve tried to grab an outdoor table on a balmy weekend night, you’ve probably found one hard to come by.
