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Local bankers offer perspective on PPP process

If you’re one of the small businesses or sole proprietors that didn’t get your...

Virus roundup … 

• U.S. Rep. Garret Graves will host a Facebook Live session today at 1:00...

Trump’s reopening plan puts the power in states’ hands

President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the economy puts the ball into state governors’...

‘LaPolitics:’ Lawmakers hope for better census participation

Just like every other entity with a critical mission or deadline during the ongoing...

The PPP has run dry; now what?

As was expected yesterday, the Paycheck Protection Program has reached its $349 billion loan...

New business applications down in Louisiana

Despite continuing concerns about coronavirus, Louisiana saw more than 1,000 applications for new businesses...
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Roundup: Coach Ed Orgeron / Viking cruises / Emergency response research 

Geaux Tigers: LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron was voted “Communicator of the Year,”...

Virus roundup … 

• President Donald Trump selected U.S. Sens. John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana...

Strategies to consider in your post-pandemic planning

Over the past three weeks, Silicon Valley-based advisory firm Constellation Research has fielded hundreds...

How Baton Rouge grocery stores are taking extra precautions during pandemic 

While COVID-19 is keeping many of us socially distanced in our houses, essential workers...