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GOP legislators don’t have the votes to overturn Gov. Edwards’ vetoes 

It's becoming less and less likely that Louisiana’s Republican lawmakers will have the votes to overturn any of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' vetoes

Successful business leaders focus more on managing their energy than time

In the workplace, people often focus too much on managing their time, and not on managing their energy, according to a new feature from Inc. 

Here Today Gone Tomorrow thrift store closes 

Burbank Drive thrift store Here Today Gone Tomorrow announced via Facebook this weekend that...

Former CEO challenges Relief Telemed bankruptcy claims

The former CEO of Relief Telemed is objecting to the company’s proposed bankruptcy settlement.

JR Ball: Honestly, can we handle the truth?

Baton Rouge leaders are probably being honest but they aren't telling the truth when it comes to the challenges we face.

McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess

Economic problems are mounting for President Joe Biden, and a look at the craziness that is CATS as well as Baton Rouge traffic.
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A return to growth

Shaking off the impact of the pandemic, 60 Top 100 companies posted revenue gains in 2021, with 20 of those growing by more than 25%.

GOHSEP to occupy 70,000 square feet at Bon Carré

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is expected to take over about 70,000 square feet in Bon Carré in the next few weeks.

Expanding Louisiana passenger rail service will be a long journey 

Louisiana is rich in passenger train lore with its City of New Orleans locomotive the subject of the iconic 1971 song written by and first recorded by Steve Goodman and later covered by Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson. 

Bosses offering midyear raises, bonuses to retain workers 

To deal with cost-of-living increases and the need to retain workers in the still-tough labor market, a growing number of large employers are raising salaries in the middle of the year or giving workers special bonuses