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LSU looking for the ‘Angel Reeses of biomedical science,’ William Tate says

Last year, LSU announced that Our Lady of the Lake and LCMC Health were committing $245 million in LSU over the next 10 years “to transform health care in Louisiana.”

Security measures aren’t doing enough to deter employees from sharing unauthorized information

Security measures are not stopping employees from engaging in insider computer abuse, according to a new study authored by an LSU business professor. 

Meta and Microsoft are teaming up on AI tools for businesses 

Microsoft is partnering with Facebook parent company Meta to make artificial intelligence software available to businesses, the tech giants announced today. 

Landry continues to hold decisive advantage in campaign contributions 

Candidates for Louisiana governor filed their campaign finance disclosures for a three-month period starting...

Should DOTD look at Tennessee for Baton Rouge traffic solutions?

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s current strategy to alleviate Baton Rouge’s abysmal traffic is an ongoing multiyear Interstate 10 widening project, which will eventually add a new lane in each direction. 

Big Four accounting firms laying off consultants as companies scale back 

The Big Four accounting firms are cutting down on the number of consultants they...

Baton Rouge state rep blames ‘judicial overreach’ for St. George loss

The three Republican judges who unanimously ruled against the incorporation of St. George are guilty of “judicial overreach,” a GOP state representative says. 

A lawsuit drive-thru? Morris Bart expanding Baton Rouge practice, moving into former bank location

New Orleans attorney Morris Bart is growing his Baton Rouge footprint as his firm expands the services it offers. 

Still no details from Dow, LEDQ on explosion downriver in Plaquemine 

Three days after multiple explosions rocked the Dow Chemical plant in Plaquemine, state officials and the company have remained silent as to the cause and nature of the incident while some neighboring residents report having felt ill over the weekend.  

American confidence in higher education at all-time low

National confidence in higher education dropped to 36% this year, compared to previous readings...