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CATS explains issues behind breakdown of two dozen buses
On July 31, the Capital Area Transit System released an economic impact study suggesting the bus system will generate some $1.6 billion in economic activity over the next decade—provided voters this fall renew a 10.6-mill dedicated tax to fund the agency.
Absent shot mandate, LSU students urged to get vaccine and wear masks
LSU students will have to wear masks in classrooms and at campus events this fall to help fight the spread of COVID-19, but won't...
Will LSU’s quarterback battle reignite after Myles Brennan’s return?
There’s an old cliche in college football that says, “If you have two starting quarterbacks, you have none.” In many cases, that may be...
Survey: US small businesses nearing pre-pandemic levels prior to fourth surge
American small businesses were nearing pre-pandemic levels of sales and profits despite difficulty hiring new workers prior to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
That’s...
LSU faculty petition seeks return to online, hybrid classes for fall
A group of LSU faculty members, outraged over the university’s refusal to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, is petitioning LSU President William Tate to reinstitute online and hybrid instruction for the upcoming fall semester.
Dwight Hudson presses mayor on Baton Rouge drainage project funding
East Baton Rouge Metro Council member Dwight Hudson is pressing Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s office for a plan to increase funding for drainage projects.
MovEBR modifications could be used for self-driving cars
Traffic-light infrastructure upgrades included in the MovEBR program could eventually be used for self-driving cars to operate safely on the city’s roads.
United adds flights for LSU games at UCLA, Bama
United Airlines is adding 74 flights catering to football fans across the country and Louisiana this fall, the company announced this morning.
SBA giving break to borrowers appealing PPP decisions
The Small Business Administration is changing its policy that forces Paycheck Protection Program borrowers in the process of appealing forgiveness decisions to begin paying...
Entrepreneur: Henry Hays
Henry Hays is founder of MatchPoint, which puts athletes together with businesses interested in NIL partnerships.
3 Things to Know: Trey Godfrey
Trey Godfrey, who dreamed of becoming a college football head coach, is senior vice president of policy for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
As more employers mandate vaccines, legal questions arise
With the massive FMOL health system, parent to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, its affiliate, FranU, and Baton...
LSU appoints Jacqueline Bach as acting vice provost
LSU today announced it has appointed Jacqueline Bach as acting vice provost for academic programs and support services in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Bach’s...
Development of Amazon fulfillment center moves ahead as more permits approved
Development of the new Amazon fulfillment center in Baton Rouge is moving forward as more permits were granted Monday for a large warehouse at the former Cortana Mall site on Cortana Place.
Cannabis-themed sandwich shop Cheba Hut opening next week
A Baton Rouge couple with more than 20 years of experience in the local food industry will open the state’s first Cheba Hut franchise,...
$10M in Louisiana tax refunds unclaimed
Louisiana's revenue department said thousands of taxpayers have until Sept. 15 to claim more than $10 million in income tax refunds, or the money...
News alert: FMOL system mandates vaccines for all employees
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, which owns Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and four other hospitals around the state, announced this morning it will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members, employed providers, residents, students in clinical rotations, contract staff, and volunteers.
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Betting health care is headed down a value-based road, Ochsner’s aggressive acquisitions threaten to disrupt the Baton Rouge market.
Tax Foundation: Proposed amendments would lessen tax burden, make Louisiana more competitive
Proposed changes to Louisiana’s tax system would “simplify the state’s tax code, lessen residents’ tax burdens, and make the state more competitive,” the Washington,...
Survey: Workers willing to take pay cut to stay remote
A new survey shows that many Americans say they’d be willing to take reduced salaries, give up days off or put in more hours...
