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Majority of US small businesses have had to increase prices 

About three-quarters (73%) of small business owners have increased their average selling prices due...

COVID-19 misinformation contributing to health care provider burnout

Health care provider burnout, a problem even before the pandemic, has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Electric vehicles not feeling Baton Rouge love

High gas prices have driven up demand for electric vehicles across the country, but not so much locally.

Louisiana lawmakers advance proposal to expand size of wind energy leases

A proposal to expand the size of wind energy projects off Louisiana advanced Wednesday...

US weekly jobless claims reach lowest level since 1969

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength amid rising costs and the ongoing pandemic.

Capital Area United Way to distribute $1.5M for 21 programs

Capital Area United Way will distribute $1.5 million for 21 programs related to education, healthy living and income stability, the organization’s leaders announced today. 
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Do calorie counts affect how much customers order at restaurants? 

The idea was that giving consumers additional information would help curb rising obesity rates. But does it actually change how much people eat?  

PSC set to decide whether it will hire consultants to review grid

The Public Service Commission will decide at its March 30 meeting whether to hire engineering consultants to review Louisiana’s power grid and its operations, maintenance and resiliency.

Short-form videos can eliminate unnecessary meetings 

Whether you’re in the office full time or still working remotely, one thing is...

Gov. Edwards activates National Guard in wake of New Orleans-area tornadoes 

Residents in the New Orleans area were digging out and assessing damage today after...