Nonprofits

Covalent Logic handling US messaging for Vatican environmental cause

Baton Rouge-based Covalent Logic has been retained by an arm of the Vatican to handle all the U.S. media and messaging for the Catholic Church’s “Laudato Si” campaign, which will kick off in October and urge Catholics and non-Catholics alike to be better stewards of the planet.

BREC gets $4.7M for Cypress Bayou flood mitigation project

BREC has secured funding for a Louisiana Watershed Initiative project to help reduce flood...

Legislators serve business interests

The 2021 Louisiana legislative session was one of the best in recent years for the business community, with legislators approving most wish-list items.

Arts Council reaching out to community for strategic plan input

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge prepares for its move this summer into its...

One commissioner will say no to BREC’s millage rate tax increase

At least one BREC commissioner is opposed to BREC’s desire to “roll forward” the park system’s property tax millage rate to the maximum allowable 14.463 mills, up from its current 13.72 mills.

Riegel: The beauty and effectiveness of citizen activists

It is refreshing to see ordinary people band together as activists and, through a shared dedication and vision, get things done.
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Local foundations increased grantmaking, charitable giving in 2020

Local foundations increased their grantmaking as well as its giving to charitable organizations throughout 2020, a phenomenon buoyed by large-scale gifts and support toward pandemic relief.

Outside groups exerting pressure on Louisiana veto session 

Ballots have gone out for Louisiana lawmakers to decide whether to hold a historic...

BREW’s back: Annual entrepreneurship week happening in person this October 

Nexus Louisiana today announced that Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week will be an in person...

Edwards signs infrastructure funding bill prioritizing new Baton Rouge bridge

Louisiana will shift up to $300 million in taxes charged annually on the sales...