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Louisiana’s state parks and historic sites in need of repair as money is spent elsewhere

Reduced general fund appropriations in recent years have forced Louisiana state parks to spend improvement funds on operations, creating a $42 million backlog of needed repairs.

How LSU is leveraging its research to boost Louisiana’s economic future

When Robert Twilley was appointed to lead LSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development...

Bullfish Bistro relocates Caribbean-Cajun fusion cuisine to Airline Highway

Bullfish Bistro, formerly located within earshot of LSU on Nicholson Drive, has relocated its Caribbean-Cajun fusion cuisine to Airline Highway, joining The Little Village in the Barringer Crossing shopping center.

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.

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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.