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More than 10% of Louisianans eligible for student debt relief 

In all, 40% of all Louisiana adults who attended college are eligible for relief and 13% of the state's total population is eligible, USA Today Network reports. 

Foodies finding more diverse options

From expanding cuisine choices to how we ‘dine out,’ there are some major shifts in the Baton Rouge dining market.

Fostering work friendships is key to employee engagement and success 

Having a "best friend" at work contributes to a thriving employee experience and to improved communication, commitment, and other positive outcomes among the workforce, Gallup reports.

Socioeconomic status can impact remote worker productivity 

A recently published LSU study found that, when it comes to working from home, workers who are able to afford better equipped and comfortable work-from-home spaces are more productive. 

Roundup: OLOL donation / Louisiana air pollution / FTC investigation  

Children’s health: Our Lady of the Lake Foundation recently received a $150,000 contribution from...

Environmental group urges EPA to deny permit for $740M Iberville gas plant

The Sierra Club is urging the federal government to deny an air permit for Magnolia Power’s proposed plant in Iberville Parish. 
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Louisiana nursing home owners push back on proposed regulations

Nursing home owners are pushing back on proposed changes to state regulations governing their emergency operations.

BREC earns national award for parks and recreation services 

Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation agency, BREC, has been named one of the top parks systems in the U.S. by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. 

Essay: Building a Baton Rouge that competes above its weight class

An excerpt from Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp’s essay, in which he discusses how Baton Rouge can build long-term economic success.

Florida developer with Baton Rouge roots weighs options for vacant downtown building

Developer Larry Walsh says he’s about 80% sure he will close on the long-vacant shell of a building on Lafayette Street across from the Hilton Capitol Center that he recently put under contract for about $1 million.