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Tax Foundation rates Louisiana fifth best for unemployment taxes

The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana’s unemployment insurance tax system fifth best in...

Mike Strain plugs carbon capture as climate change fix

Rising global temperatures could damage crop production, but farmers also need domestic oil and...

As gambling industry grows, Legislature looks to curb addiction 

Louisiana's Legislature is debating a bill that would require mobile sports betting operators to...

Where to find dishes and desserts to beat the Louisiana heat 

Though there’s still some time left before the sweltering summer heat, we can all...

Baton Rouge hotels nearly full for this weekend’s Garth Brooks concert

Country star Garth Brooks will draw more than 100,000 fans to Tiger Stadium this Saturday, and local hotels are at or near occupancy for the event.

City-parish puts out request for proposals as trash contract nears end 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the city-parish has put out a request for proposals for contractors to provide solid waste and recycling services. 
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GBRIA recognizes winners of 2022 Safety Excellence Awards

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance announced the winners of its 26th annual Safety Excellence Awards during an April 14 banquet at the L’Auberge Resort in Baton Rouge.

Removing portion of Midway Connector from street plan will be heard next month

The removal of a portion of the Midway Connector, a road that would link...

Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings

More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.

Groundwater regulators, water company at odds over metering

The Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District’s director responded this week to the Baton Rouge Water Company’s criticism of its plans for a new metering system.
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