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So what’s going on with Biden’s vaccine mandates? 

More than half the states, including Louisiana, are pursuing renewed legal challenges against a requirement from President Joe Biden's administration for millions of health care workers across the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

As weddings surge, venues and vendors deal with supply shortages

Postponed weddings from the past two years have led to a record number of weddings scheduled for this year, leaving wedding service providers to deal with supply chain challenges.

Baton Rouge companies lose out to New York firm on University Lakes Project 

Niagara Falls, New York-based Sevenson Environmental Services Inc. has been awarded a construction contract for the University Lakes Project, beating out two Baton Rouge firms for the job.  

Bryan Greenwood named state director for Louisiana Small Business Development Center

LSU, the new host organization for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, has hired...

EATEL rebranding under REV parent company name

EATEL, RTC and Vision Communications are being rebranded as REV, taking on the name of their parent company.

Roundup: Roof deadline / Mortgage rates / Rental cars 

Last chance: Homeowners have until tomorrow, Feb. 25, to tell their nsurance company about...
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TOPS qualifiers down after hurricanes and COVID

The number of Louisiana high school graduates in the class of 2021 who qualified...

First four days of mobile sports betting in Louisiana sees nearly $40.5M in bets

The first available report on mobile sports betting in Louisiana shows the online platform took in nearly $40.5 million in bets in the first four days, compared with nearly $50 million for a full month of retail, or in-person betting, The Center Square reports. 

US ports to get $450M aimed at speeding flow of goods

Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law as part of the administration's recent stepped-up efforts aiming to ease supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers.

More companies increasing frequency of pay raises  

The demand for U.S. workers has led some manufacturers, technology firms and other employers...