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Louisiana business leaders shed light on unintended consequences of PPP rollout 

Before Congress replenishes funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, local and statewide business groups...

Main Street loans still available 

While the Paycheck Protection Program may have run dry, another program from Congress’ $2.2...

Downtown library structural problem ultimately cost $3.6M 

When the Metro Council meets virtually Wednesday, among the items on its agenda will...

Deborah Sternberg launches 19 Thanks

The initiative is designed to express their gratitude for all the state’s essential workers.

How much will reopening the economy help Baton Rouge restaurants in short term?

Baton Rouge’s economy could begin reopening as soon as May 1, but local restaurant...

Watch the Daily Mental Snack from ‘Business Report’

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

• The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has partnered with several local organizations to build...

Roundup: Oil prices / Central police audited / For-profit colleges 

Historic drop: This morning, West Texas Intermediate oil futures traded below $11 a barrel...

Gov. Edwards again warns that reopening doesn’t mean normalcy

As he sets the stage for the gradual reopening of sectors of Louisiana’s shuttered...

State not looking at layoffs or massive cuts, yet

The coronavirus crisis and economic shutdown of the past month have put many states...
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