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Louisiana’s new energy efficiency policy causes an uproar
In a meeting that boiled over with testy exchanges and chanting crowds, Louisiana utility regulators adopted a long-awaited energy efficiency program they say will bring accountability to utility companies and stop them from charging customers for power they don’t use.
White House delays decision on Venture Global LNG terminal
The Biden administration is pausing a decision on whether to approve Venture Global LNG’s proposed $10 billion natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish,...
This cookie, ice cream and snoball concept is coming to Baton Rouge
Mandeville-born Flying Dolly’s, founded as Just Chillin’ in 2011 and rebranded in 2023, will soon open its first Baton Rouge location.
Flying Dolly’s is known...
First look: Toasted, specializing in comfort food, opening on Nicholson Drive
A new Nicholson Drive restaurant is gearing up to serve grilled cheeses, boozy milkshakes and more comfort food dishes out of the spot formerly...
Insurance commissioner names witnesses for Blue Cross hearing
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple has selected his preliminary witness list for the department’s upcoming hearing regarding the reorganization and sale of the state’s leading health insurer.
This company is expanding three of its Louisiana facilities
W.R. Grace is planning a $300 million expansion across its Louisiana facilities in Baton Rouge, Norco and Sulphur, BIC Magazine reports.
Retailers revert to old strategies after pandemic shake-ups
Businesses are going back to “just-in-time” inventory management after four years of struggling to find a happy medium—with enough merchandise on hand, but not...
Growing enthusiasm for unions isn’t translating into higher membership rates
Unions commanded big headlines last year, but that didn’t translate into higher membership rates, according to government data released today.
Does productivity take a hit when working outside the office?
Two new studies out this month shed light on whether employees are more or less productive when working outside of the office, Axios reports.
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Louisiana mobile sports betting continues to set records
Mobile sports wagers were up again in December, marking an increase every month so far in fiscal year 2023-24.
The latest tools helping small businesses integrate AI into their operations
The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses, with company owners using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others...
Mayor Broome appoints a new chief of staff
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the appointment of Julie Baxter Payer, who most recently served as deputy secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as her chief of staff.
Leadership Power Breakfast looks to the future of Baton Rouge
Each of the speakers at this morning’s Leadership Power Breakfast, hosted by Business Report, stressed the need to focus on Baton Rouge’s future.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center expands into central and north Louisiana
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with MD Clinics that will enable its expansion into new regions.
SoLou moves into Acadiana with Lafayette restaurant
SoLou is expanding with a new restaurant in Lafayette, Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group announced Monday afternoon.
Specialty surgical hospital issued permit for construction
Contractors were granted permits last week to begin construction of a new specialty surgical hospital near the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Stumberg Lane.
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Here’s the latest on the proposed Blue Cross sale to Elevance
In a meeting with Business Report staff Friday, executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health made their case for the proposed sale of the former to the latter.
Meet the small federal agency handling AI regulation
No technology since nuclear fission will shape our collective future quite like artificial intelligence, so it’s paramount that AI systems are safe, secure, trustworthy and socially responsible.
Meet the couple behind St. Francisville’s retail renaissance
Stroll through the stylish showroom to find custom furniture, fine interiors and luxe wedding gifts. Next door, explore fashion-forward looks at men’s and women’s...
Baton Rouge business named a national Best Place to Work
Baton Rouge-based digital creative agency ThreeSixtyEight has been tapped as a Best Place to Work by Ad Age, a leading national marketing and media publication.
