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Why businesses aren’t cutting back on office space 

Despite a large number of white collar workers across the country becoming hybrid workers, there hasn’t been an equivalent drop in demand for office space. 

Edwards faces budget battle with lawmakers over how to spend extra cash

As expected, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers were not on the same...

Mississippi River bridge options will be narrowed to three in coming months

Officials expect to narrow the number of possible locations for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region from 17 to three following public meetings this spring.

Baton Rouge airport sees 70% of pre-pandemic passenger volume in 2021 

Passenger numbers continued to rebound at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport last year, with more than 560,000 people flying into and out of the airport in 2021. 

State poised to provide free community college for adults in high-demand fields 

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Legislature are poised to provide free community college for adults in high-demand careers, beginning July 1, something President Biden and Congress have been unable to do on a national level.

Louisiana unemployment rate falls to 4.8% in December

The unemployment rate for December 2021 dropped in 42 states and the District of Columbia, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. 
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The real reasons workers are resigning in droves 

We talk about burnout a lot, but it's not the biggest reason workers have...

Coach Kim Mulkey ready to take LSU fans on a long, exciting ride

Kim Mulkey is used to having all eyes focused on her.

Ukraine crisis could increase demand for Louisiana LNG in Europe

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine could impede natural gas supplies for Europe, which in turn could increase demand for liquefied natural gas.

LSU Tiger Girls go viral with national championship performance 

The LSU Tiger Girls dance team earned the top spot at the 2022 Universal Dance Association College Nationals competition earlier this month and its award-winning performance has gone viral on social media, People reports.