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BRAC: ‘Far more questions than answers’ on Biden’s vaccination orders

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is advising investors to take a “wait and see” approach to President Joe Biden’s recent order that companies with 100 or more employees require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. 

Louisiana group invites public to draw and submit own redistricting maps

Fair Districts Louisiana is urging Louisiana residents to submit their own proposed political districts as part of an effort to get the redistricting process rolling. 

Get to know Mompreneur Nation founder Megan H. Kelly 

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Megan H. Kelly worked in broadcast news, as...

New security cameras, pedal carriages coming to downtown

Many downtown security cameras are being replaced and new ones are being added with funds raised by the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation.

Most Baton Rouge residents are concerned about climate change, though party lines still divide 

A growing number of Baton Rouge residents believe that storms are becoming more fierce and want the government to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

BRAF secures $1M in Ida relief commitments

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has secured $1 million in commitments for Hurricane Ida relief, a BRAF spokesperson says. 
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Arts Council organizes performances for displaced hurricane victims 

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is pitching in to make life a...

LABI calls Biden’s vaccine mandate unconstitutional, counterproductive

President Joe Biden’s administration lacks the legal authority to require large companies to ensure their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have them tested for the coronavirus that causes the illness, Louisiana’s largest business lobby argues. 

Riding another wave

The Baton Rouge economy was finding its post-COVID footing until the delta variant—and a hurricane—struck with a vengeance.

BRAC dashboard shows continued job gains 

The Baton Rouge area saw continued job growth over the past month, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly economic indicator dashboard.