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Franchise tax exemption eliminates headache for most small businesses 

Recently approved changes exempt the vast majority of Louisiana companies from the state’s franchise tax. 

‘LaPolitics’: State Police reforms on deck for regular session

hat session will likely host several proposed reforms for the State Police, Fields added, from funding and constitutional protections to oversight. 

Flexible schedule more important to employees than working from home

Workers have the upper hand as employers raise wages and try to fill open jobs. Recent surveys reveal employees care more about flexible schedules than whether or not they go into the office, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Entergy seeking $450M from FEMA to bolster electric grid 

Louisiana’s largest power company is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $450 million to make its electric grid more resilient.

January US jobs report likely to be a ‘hot mess,’ analysts warn

Analysts are using terms like “hot mess” to describe their expectations for the federal...

Industry leaders tout sense of purpose as way to attract young workers

Offering young workers a sense of purpose can help the petrochemical industry compete for the best and brightest, industry leaders say
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How Thomas Schumacher launched River Homes

Crowley native Thomas Schumacher grew up visiting False River with his father and brothers,...

State Police detectives meet with Gov. Edwards’ top attorney about Ronald Greene case 

The two Louisiana State Police detectives in charge of the Ronald Greene investigation met with Gov. John Bel Edwards' top attorney this week in the state Capitol to discuss the case, USA Today Network reports. 

Crowds and bands slowly returning to Baton Rouge music venues

Live music venues have faced a number of setbacks since COVID began. Some closed for months while others have struggled to bring customers or bands back. But some local venues have started 2022 off strong.

AmmPower to build green hydrogen, ammonia facility at Port of South Louisiana

AmmPower Corp. has signed a letter of intent to develop a green hydrogen/ammonia facility...