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Metro Council will introduce resolution backing $500M dedication for new bridge

The Metro Council will introduce a resolution at its Wednesday meeting in support of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal for dedicating $500 million in one-time spending for construction of a new Mississippi River bridge.

State senator open to compromise over his ITEP proposal

State Sen. Rogers Pope, a Denham Springs Republican and former Livingston Parish Public Schools superintendent, says he’s open to compromise on his proposal to enshrine the current Industrial Tax Exemption Program rules in the state constitution. 

How the pandemic pushed founder of Steward & James to launch her business 

Ashley Andrews Dodge doesn’t leave her house without wearing accessories from her jewelry company,...

Companies expected to speed up refinancing efforts with rate hikes looming 

Companies looking to tap the debt markets will likely accelerate those plans after Federal...

Brian Kelly: Why he left Notre Dame for LSU 

On the first floor of the LSU Football Operations Center, left of the front desk, is the performance nutrition center.

Local government, business leaders to square off over ITEP on Monday

A proposal to enshrine the current rules governing Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program in the state constitution pits business interests against local government leaders. 
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Downtown spaces staying on market longer as investors flock to other areas

Downtown Baton Rouge spaces for lease or sale are staying on the market a bit longer as investors pay more attention to areas of town with more open space such as garden offices.

More blue-collar workers making the leap to tech jobs 

As the labor market reorders, more Americans are making the leap from blue-collar jobs...

Appeals court upholds Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld...

Louisiana universities could soon be allowed to pay student-athletes directly 

Last year, Louisiana jumped on the bandwagon to allow college sports stars to benefit...