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LSU Board of Supervisors approves health partnership with OLOL

The LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting today unanimously approved a partnership between...

Sue Gunter’s name to be added to Dale Brown Court at LSU 

The LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting today voted to change the name...

Louisiana casino gaming revenue still trails pre-COVID numbers 

Louisiana casino gaming revenue in the last half of 2022 fell short again of pre-pandemic numbers, down more than $43 million with remitted fees down $5 million.

Bank of St. Francisville buys land on Jefferson for future branch

The Bank of St. Francisville has purchased land for a new branch on Jefferson Highway, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.

Occupancy permit application filed for Dior, site of mass shooting

An occupancy permit was filed Thursday for the Bennington Avenue nightclub where a dozen people were injured last month in a mass shooting, according to public records. 

State seeks answers on whether it can regulate carbon capture wells

Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking answers from the federal government about if, and when, Louisiana will get the authority to regulate wells used in carbon capture. 
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‘LaPolitics’: 30 bills already filed for upcoming session  

With the special session out of the way, we can fully turn our attention to the upcoming regular session that convenes on April 10.

City-parish to change the way it files annual financial reports

The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act is going to change the way state and local governments like East Baton Rouge Parish publish their annual financial reports.

How you can mentor junior staff even with a hybrid-working model

While flexibility and hybrid-working models have become the new corporate norm, concerns persist with many managers that such flexibility can threaten the development and integration of recently hired junior staff. 

Construction sector helps Capital Region hit pre-pandemic jobs total

The Capital Region hit its pre-pandemic jobs total in December following six straight months of growth, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.