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The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office says East Baton Rouge Parish’s use of $612,283 in federal coronavirus fiscal recovery dollars to replace the Twin Oaks Bridge may not have been an allowable use of the money. 

Baton Rouge-area bankers say they are paying closer attention to deals involving clients in industries most impacted by rising interest rates. 

Baton Rouge native and LSU alum Casey McQuiston’s bestselling debut novel hit the small screen with a film adaptation that started streaming on Amazon Prime this past weekend. 

One of the most crucial moments in a startup’s life is convincing investors of its worth. Whether an idea is in its earliest stages or in need of that extra push, a solid pitch that connects with investors can elevate a startup to the next level. 

According to LSU’s annual Louisiana Survey, most Louisiana residents believe the state is headed in the wrong direction, and only 28% are either “very confident” or “somewhat confident” in state government to address pressing problems. 

Dream Motor Group, founded in Baton Rouge, has expanded into the Miami market with the recent acquisition of two Mercedes-Benz dealerships, making the group the second largest seller of Mercedes-Benz cars in the U.S., according to the group’s founder.

Many workers across the U.S. are turning to ChatGPT to help with basic tasks like email drafting, summarizing documents and preliminary research, a Reuters/Ipsos poll of about 2,600 workers found, despite fears that have led employers such as Microsoft and Google to curb its use.

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Baton Rouge startup Directed Analytics announced this week it has partnered Baton Rouge Community College’s Program for Successful Employment to help students with autism and intellectual disabilities.