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As the COVID public health emergency ends, prepping for a new pandemic is next 

After more than three years and 1.1 million deaths, the United States on Thursday ended the public health emergency for COVID-19—and Congress is attempting to better prepare for a possible resurgence of that virus or another.

How this young entrepreneur’s COVID quarantine hobby became a business 

At 13, Amanda Irizarry is already a proud business owner. But she is so much more than an entrepreneur.

Law firms are experimenting with artificial intelligence tools 

Big law firms, known for their grueling hours and workloads, are experimenting with artificial...

Louisiana House and Senate headed for showdown over teacher pay  

Louisiana Senate leaders intend to push to give public school teachers a pay raise...

Commerce Department starts process to fund tech hubs across the US with $500M

The Commerce Department is launching the application process today for cities to receive a total of $500 million in grants to become technology hubs

‘LaPolitics’: Interest in governor’s race running high

There’s an incredible amount of interest in the governor’s race this year. In fact, there are already more than a dozen forums scheduled inside and outside of the state.
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Four Baton Rouge small business leaders honored with awards

Four Baton Rouge business leaders were recognized for entrepreneurial excellence by Louisiana Economic Development.

Infusion of cash provides glimmer of hope in addressing state’s road needs 

South Louisiana’s confluence of waterways, rail, pipelines and interstates was undoubtedly the reason for industry to locate here.

See how the job market for recent graduates has shifted  

The labor market for recent college graduates has changed dramatically in the past year. 

Job satisfaction is at its highest level since the 1980s 

Job satisfaction hit a 36-year high in 2022, reflecting two effects of the tight pandemic labor market.
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