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Find out where LSU ranks among top schools for sports revenue

LSU ranks among the top schools in the nation when it comes to sports revenue, according to a new report released this week by USA Today.

New law supporting pregnant employees goes into effect this month

Workers who are expecting are about to have the law on their side when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, goes into effect June 27.

Gov. Edwards signs bill to streamline sales tax collection

A more streamlined system for Louisiana businesses to remit local sales taxes is on the way with legislation signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards this week.

Brothers of the Sacred Heart purchases St. Joseph’s Academy motherhouse for $2.4M

Brothers of the Sacred Heart of New Orleans Inc. has purchased the motherhouse on the campus of St. Joseph's Academy from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Inc. for $2.4 million, according to property records.

State grants aim to lower insurance costs for property owners by bolstering homes

Homeowners in Louisiana will soon be able to apply for $10,000 grants to help bring their homes up to new building code standards that will drive down property insurance premiums, thanks to new funding from the state.

Nexus Louisiana incubator re-ups for three more years at Bon Carré

The Research Park Corporation board of directors has decided to extend the lease of the Nexus Louisiana technology park incubator at Bon Carré Business Center for three more years.

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‘LaPolitics’: Legislature’s work likely isn’t done

The courts could force lawmakers into a special session on redistricting, to redraw Louisiana’s congressional map to accommodate a second Black majority district.

Remote job opportunities are dwindling across US

Many job seekers who were determined to get a remote job just a few months ago are hitting a wall as remote listings rapidly dwindle, The Wall Street Journal reports.

LSU-led team focused on energy innovation named finalist for $160M NSF grant

An LSU-led statewide coalition is one of 34 finalists for one of five $160 million National Science Foundation grants, the university announced today.L

Capital Region housing market slowdown continues in May as prices inch up

Homebuyers closed 867 sales last month in the Capital Region’s three main housing markets, which is down almost 32% from May 2022, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.