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Should companies disclose whether or not they use AI? It’s complicated

Companies using generative AI to produce everything from ad slogans to press releases are...

US companies are holding on to their employees

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as companies held on to employees in an economy that has largely withstood rapidly rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve intended to cool hiring and spending.

Baton Rouge companies dominate half of the new LSU Roaring 20 list

The Capital Region dominates the 2023 LSU Roaring 20 list, representing half of the...

New forecast projects Baton Rouge will add 3,000 jobs this quarter

The Baton Rouge metro area is expected to add another 3,000 jobs in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest economic forecast from UL Lafayette’s B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration.

LABI opposes Biden rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would make some 3.6 million additional U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay.

DNA Workshop, Cox Communications recognized for diversity efforts

DNA Workshop and Cox Communications are winners of this year’s Diversity Star awards from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. The awards were announced today during BRAC’s second annual Economic Inclusion Symposium.

Guarantee Restoration Services opening Alabama office

Baton Rouge-based home repair company Guarantee Restoration Services announced today that it is opening an office in Mobile, Alabama, its sixth location overall and first in that state.

Could poison gummies be the solution to the state’s feral hog scourge?

Scientists at the LSU AgCenter have secured a patent for poison gummies that could finally reduce an exploding feral hog population causing as much as $100 million in annual agriculture losses and threatening the integrity of Louisiana's levee system, USA Today Network reports.

Hurricane Idalia threatens Louisiana with even higher insurance rates

Even though Louisiana escaped the destructive wrath from Hurricane Idalia, the storm could still impact the state when it comes to insurance premiums.

Entergy, state regulators at odds over $550M in possible customer refunds

A Federal Energy Regulation Commission ruling issued this week confirms that an Entergy subsidiary will have to refund more than $550 million to customers in Louisiana and Arkansas.