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Graves-backed bill to expedite small recovery projects signed

President Joe Biden has signed a bill meant to expedite funding for disaster recovery projects that are less than $1 million, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says. 

Record plunge in US worker productivity puzzles economists 

In the first half of 2022, productivity—the measure of how much output in goods and services an employee can produce in an hour—plunged by the sharpest rate

Oxbow Rum Distillery aims to be a pioneer in the craft rum business 

Louisiana native Olivia Stewart never expected to live in her home state again. She had built a career in the New York art world and generally loved the work.

Salary transparency laws gaining in popularity, but not in Louisiana 

Starting this week, job-seekers in New York City will have access to a key piece of information: how much money they can expect to earn for an advertised opening.

Louisiana regulators face insurance pressure on multiple fronts

Homeowners insurance has turned into a minefield for Louisiana officials, who are fielding a surge of complaints from policyholders over storm damage claims and rising premiums

Distilling the Oxbow story

Olivia Stewart never figured her fight to save the family-owned Oxbow Rum Distillery would make her a pioneer in the premium craft rum business.
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Baton Rouge filmmaker heads to UK for ‘Amazing Grace’ documentary

Baton Rouge film producer Jarred Coates is headed to the U.K. to work on...

Baton Rouge unemployment lower than statewide average

Baton Rouge’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2% in September, down from 3.4%...

Wages still rising across US but pace slowing

A closely watched indicator that tracks what employers pay workers in wages and benefits...

Americans plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year than last

Americans say that they intend to spend more money on Christmas gifts this year,...
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