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Partnerships like LSU has with Caesars barred under new rules from gaming industry 

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering.

Southern University launching an esports and law certification

Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center. 

Alford: Dollars will drive regular session, but with elections as a backdrop

Money will be among the driving themes of the regular session that convenes April 10.  

Louisiana in a position to cash in on top-dollar energy investments, experts say

While there is some uncertainty with current economic conditions, experts say Louisiana is still well-positioned to take advantage of top-dollar investment opportunities as the energy industry continues to transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables. 

Advertising spending expected to grow this year despite economic uncertainty 

A major ad forecaster says advertising is still expected to grow this year despite...

Senate insurance chair to propose appointing, not electing, insurance commissioner

The chair of the Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee plans to file legislation that would make the position of insurance commissioner appointed rather than elected. 
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A Baton Rouge author’s book will debut as an Apple TV+ adaptation this week 

When Baton Rouge native and author M.O. Walsh published The Big Door Prize in...

Will ExxonMobil be bringing an advanced recycling facility to Baton Rouge?

ExxonMobil is considering Baton Rouge for a new advanced recycling facility that would repurpose traditionally hard-to-process plastics. 

Business creation growth continues in East Baton Rouge

New business creation in East Baton Rouge is on the rise, according to the...

TAF doled out nearly $41M to boost LSU sports in 2021

The Tiger Athletic Foundation made distributions to or on behalf of the university totaling almost $40.9 million in 2021 according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.