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US Chamber: Businesses have a lot to think about as they prepare to reopen

While businesses that must remain shuttered under the two-week extension of the governor’s stay-at-home...

Virus roundup … 

• U.S. Rep. Garret Graves today announced Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District is set to...

Broome: Nonprofit, community organizations can apply for CARES Act funding 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, in conjunction with Build Baton Rouge, is seeking applications from...

Frustration grows as some small businesses realize they could’ve stayed open under stay-at-home order

As frustration mounts over the economic fallout and recent extension of Louisiana’s stay-at-home order,...

Expedited hiring process helped BRG ramp up staffing for COVID-19 care

When the state contracted with Baton Rouge General in late March to reopen shuttered...

Tourism task force looking at sector-by-sector plan for reopening

Leaders of the hospitality and tourism industry from across the state met virtually yesterday...
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Virus roundup … 

• Gov. John Bel Edwards will travel to Washington, D.C., today to meet with...

Watch the Daily Mental Snack from ‘Business Report’

The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented levels of disruption and...

‘We’re not essential,’ say Louisiana lawmakers opposed to reconvening May 4

Members of the legislative black and Democratic caucuses are pushing back against the decision...

AGC: Without federal stimulus dollars, coronavirus exacerbating Louisiana’s construction lull

Louisiana construction industry officials are joining the national Associated General Contractors in calling for...
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