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State Police partner with LSU to solve industrial cybersecurity problems

Louisiana State Police are partnering with LSU researchers to solve ongoing cybersecurity problems in industrial settings like chemical plants and refineries.

State construction bill said to be off by $300M, threatening high-profile projects

The Louisiana Legislature’s most recent capital outlay bill calls for spending some $300 million more than is available for high-priority projects, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says. 

Here’s how Louisiana state and local taxes compare with neighboring states  

A new report on combined state and local taxes puts Louisiana in the lower end nationally, but residents still pay a higher tab than other states in the Southeast.

What a free IRS business tax account could mean for entrepreneurs   

The new business tax account from the Internal Revenue Service, unveiled last month, will...

Angel Reese gives back to her hometown and Baton Rouge with a new foundation

Angel Reese is working to give the next generation of female athletes the power...

Why Small Business Saturday wasn’t its usual success

This year’s Small Business Saturday―a national event that promotes small businesses and  incentivizes holiday shoppers to support them―wasn’t quite the success that it has been in the past, some Baton Rouge business owners say. 

Capital Region housing market continues to tighten

The Capital Region housing market is continuing to tighten, following national trends. 

Louisiana auditors question oversight of $3.3B in state contracts

Louisiana government agencies entered into about $3.3 billion in contracts over seven years without...

Unable to get loans, business owners turning to family and crowdsourcing 

Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top.

If your workplace is suffering from ‘boreout,’ here’s how to fix it

While burnout is on the rise globally, many workplaces are facing a separate, equally pressing issue: “boreout,” or a chronic boredom and motivation in the workplace.