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Statewide coalition seeks $160M for energy transition research, commercialization

A possibly unprecedented coalition of universities, industry leaders, state agencies and regional economic development groups from across Louisiana has come together to pursue $160 million in National Science Foundation grant funding.

COVID vaccine required for most Louisiana college students  

Most Louisiana public universities will require the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, though a liberal...

BRAC report shows 800 new manufacturing jobs this summer 

Job losses in the Baton Rouge area in June were concentrated in the government sector, though that is likely due to seasonal employment trends, specifically in public education, according to the latest economic indicators report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

NIL collectives are latest game changer for college sports

University of Tennessee football players Hendon Hooker and Cedric Tillman were whisked around New...

College Drive cleanup initiative announced by BRAC

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced a College Drive community cleanup event on...

Labor shortage stymies federally funded infrastructure projects across US

Construction projects across the U.S. are running short on labor just as $1 trillion...
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Whitney Johnson: Growing your career also means helping your people grow

Leaders who really want their people to learn and grow need to be willing to let them say "no" when they're asked to do assignments or tasks that could sidetrack or derail their development, says leadership coach Whitney Johnson.

Pay raises, $48M spending proposal lead Metro Council agenda

Following today’s expected vote on a redistricting plan, the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro...

Will the Metro Council carve up south Baton Rouge district to create another minority seat?

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is poised to vote today on a redistricting plan for the parish’s 12 districts.

Oil companies see ‘net positive’ in climate bill

Oil and gas executives are finding a lot to like in the Senate climate...