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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Dwindling unemployment fund a ‘huge issue’ to business groups

Business groups are increasingly nervous about what could happen if the state’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund runs out of money, which, at this point, appears to be a real possibility.

LSU researchers designing smartphone COVID-19 testing device 

A personal smartphone check-up device that will enable individuals to monitor their COVID-19 infection...

Virus roundup … 

• Louisiana reported rising COVID numbers across the board Friday as the stubborn infection...

Analysis: Louisiana’s weaknesses make recovery more difficult 

The nature of Louisiana's economy could make recovery from the current recession particularly difficult. As...

Trump, GOP soften on opposition to $600 jobless benefit as debate continues  

The White House and its GOP allies appear to be retreating from their opposition...

River Road developments see rise in homebuilding, recreational construction

Two developments along River Road—Cheval Point and Pointe-Marie—are seeing progress on single-family residential construction...
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Local industrial services firm finds new niche market amid pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the local and national economies, some...

Virus roundup …  

• Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday he expects to extend the mask...

Virus roundup … 

• As of this afternoon, Louisiana had confirmed the coronavirus in 112,773 people—up 1,708...

Baton Rouge hospitals hiring to handle uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations

With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases spiking in Baton Rouge, three of the...
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