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More than 200,000 added to Louisiana Medicaid rolls during pandemic 

The coronavirus pandemic and congressional response legislation have caused a spike in Louisiana’s Medicaid...

Virus roundup … 

• Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has been transferred to the intensive care unit at...

Port NOLA eyes property for $1.5B container terminal 

The Port of New Orleans could soon begin the due diligence process for a...

Amid pandemic and shipping delays, gift cards become go-to presents

Shoppers worried about visiting stores as COVID-19 cases surge, and unwilling to risk gifts...

LWC working to root out fraudulent unemployment claims 

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is making progress in its efforts to root out potentially fraudulent claims, say department officials, who note a dramatic decrease in the number of first-time claims after an unprecedented surge in November.

Two programs account for 74% of business tax credits granted in Louisiana this year 

Of the roughly $323 million in business tax credits granted in Louisiana in 2020,...
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Batch 13 temporarily closes doors to weather pandemic blows

Al Copeland Investments has closed Batch 13, its downtown fast-casual breakfast and lunch restaurant,...

Virus roundup … 

• President Trump asked Congress last night to amend the nearly $900 billion stimulus...

Pending passage, PPP will reopen: Here’s what is different 

The Paycheck Protection Program will get a reboot as part of Congress’ latest coronavirus...

Drakes Landing multifamily development greenlit for construction

Contractors have received the go-ahead to begin construction on Drakes Landing, the nearly 300,000-square-foot multifamily development planned for North Ardenwood Drive.