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Baton Rouge General close to purchasing land for potential Midway Connector

Baton Rouge General has an agreement in place to purchase land in the Baton Rouge Health District that could be the future site of the long-sought Midway Connector, BRG spokesperson Katie Johnston confirmed today. 

It’s Friday, so why is no one in the office?

The pandemic has irrevocably altered the way Americans work. While changes began when lockdowns forced companies to implement remote and hybrid work schedules,

Meet the Baton Rouge residents who brought ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ to life

Delia Owens’ 2018 novel Where the Crawdads Sing practically begged for a film adaptation from the moment Reese Witherspoon deemed it worthy of her book club

Ward Creek widening project delayed by grant process   

One year after the city-parish announced a plan to prevent flooding by widening Ward Creek at a particular choke point under a Siegen Lane overpass, visible work has yet to begin.

Louisiana climate task force eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars 

Eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars, Louisiana’s Climate Initiatives Task Force is evaluating several...

Judges rules state can’t force insurers to pay for evacuation costs

A Louisiana judge has ruled that Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon abused his power by forcing insurance companies to pay evacuation expenses for policyholders in 25 parishes,
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Bernhard Capital-backed Allied Power acquires Radiation Safety & Control Services

Allied Power was acquired in November 2020 by Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners, a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm investing in middle market businesses that provide essential services to critical infrastructure owners. 

Baton Rouge seventh costliest US city for commuting to work

Baton Rouge residents spend an average of $3,867 per year commuting to work, which is 25% higher than last year and seventh most in the nation, according to a new study. 

Companies shrinking their cash buffers 

Companies are whittling down the cash buffers they built early on during the pandemic,...

‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for LMOGA President Tommy Faucheux

LaPolitics: Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and...