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‘Times-Picayune’ endorses Waguespack in governor’s race 

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com today announced it is endorsing former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack for governor. 

Capital Region construction jobs rebound, though sector’s unemployment remains high

The number of people working in construction in the Capital Region has grown by 11% over the past 12 months, double the rate of the next-fastest growing sector, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports. 

Fewer Louisianans left their jobs during July 

For the first time in nearly a year, Louisiana had less than two job...

Legislators question process in awarding large-scale Medicaid technology contract

Louisiana legislators want the state to revisit—or at least delay—the award of a Medicaid technology contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars after hearing complaints from one company not selected to do the work. 

’Strictly Business’: Mike Polito touts openness to innovation as key to success

If you want to challenge the status quo, you have to believe that the status quo is not acceptable. 

Rotary Club in St. George area looks to grow membership 

You may know that the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge dates back more than...

BRCC enrollment rebounds from pandemic lows, bucking state trend 

At 11,120 students, enrollment for the fall semester at Baton Rouge Community  College is...

Threat of a government shutdown leaves small businesses in limbo 

While the U.S. economy averted a sprawling default crisis over the summer, another would-be government shutdown looms.

Poll finds broad support for improving access to child care in Louisiana 

More than 80% of likely Louisiana voters believe that taking action to improve affordability and access to child care should be a top priority for the state in 2024, USA Today Network reports.

Louisiana sees record low unemployment in August

Louisiana reported its lowest unemployment rate on record last month, the Louisiana Workforce Commision announced on Tuesday.