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

More employers launch high-tech wellness programs, sparking privacy concerns

Across the U.S., more employers, out to control ballooning health-care costs, are handing out...

Roundup: Downtown Schlittz re-vamp / Gov. Edwards spent $100K in Israel / Emerge’s new members

Bought: Walk-On's co-founder Jack Warner has bought back popular downtown restaurant Schlittz & Giggles,...

Alford: Political money game may look different this year

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

Alford: Political money game may look different this election cycle

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

Baton Rouge florists swamped as Valentine’s Day nears

Despite rises in online sales, local florists are still getting swamped with phone orders...

MultiNix creators pitch nursing tool at ‘Shark Tank’ casting call

After taking home the top prize at a Baton Rouge pitch competition last April,...

GreenARMY to push bill limiting aquifer use by industrial companies

Among the environmental advocacy group GreenARMY’s wishlist this legislative session is a new bill...

Louisiana Tax Commission administrator resigns amid scandal, arrest

The top staffer at the Louisiana Tax Commission, Charles Abels III, has stepped down...

Roundup: Equity in business workshop / Top advertising student / Chicken recall

MovEBR business: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will host a MoveEBR-focused Equity in Business seminar...

Louisiana filmmakers asked to weigh in on local tax incentive

NOVAC, in partnership with the Alliance for Louisiana Filmmakers, will host a listening session...
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