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Tips for how to develop post-pandemic remote work policies 

Before the pandemic, remote work was an experiment some workplaces dabbled with. But when...

Adding capacity to La. 30 a top priority, Ascension chief transportation engineer says

The new chief transportation engineer for Ascension Parish brings more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors to his new role. 

Here’s why you can’t get anything done in the office

Since coming back into the office, many workers are struggling to get back into...

Weekly applications for US jobless aid tick up from five-month low 

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at a historically low level that points to a robust job market.

Century Communities announces expansion into Baton Rouge housing market

Nationally recognized homebuilder Century Communities is expanding into the Baton Rouge market with two planned phases of Copper Oaks, a development in the city’s northeast. 

Opinion | City Park petition for central park will send a message

This story has been changed since its original publication to reflect that BREC currently...

Pennington researcher gets $3.7M grant to study intermittent fasting, sleep cycle

A Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientist has received a $3.7 million federal grant to look into whether changes in eating habits can benefit people who don’t get enough sleep. 

Empire Wingz expands with new LSU-area restaurant

Baton Rouge-based Empire Wingz is expanding its footprint in the Capital Region with a fourth restaurant location. 

Louisiana’s feral hog ‘pigdemic’ shows no sign of going away 

There are more feral hogs in Louisiana than there are people in Baton Rouge,...

Companies are now being forced to deal with the fallout from remote learning 

The lasting impact of years of remote learning during the pandemic is gumming up...
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