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‘LaPolitics’: Two key public meetings slated for next week

Two public meetings slated for Tuesday will help set up the final dominoes for the governor's annual budget proposal and the Legislature's upcoming redistricting session.

State reports record number of new COVID cases 

The Louisiana Department of Health today reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with 14,000 people testing positive over the past 24 hours. 

Louisiana’s film industry moving forward despite COVID surge

The current wave of COVID-19 has pushed a few shows back a week but projects are moving forward, the business agent for Louisiana’s union film workers says. 

River cruises still planning to call on Baton Rouge in 2022

The CDC raised its COVID-19 warning for cruise ships to a four, its highest level, and stated that U.S. travelers should avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status. 

BRAC to large employers: Have mandatory vaccine/testing plans ready

Capital Region companies with 100 or more employees should begin preparing to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy.

Amtrak backs rail merger that could bring Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger service

Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced an agreement, with Amtrak supporting the...
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How Baton Rouge boutiques have navigated pandemic’s curves  

Last year, NK Boutique basically turned into a loungewear store. Across town, Rodeo Boutique’s...

How to fairly ask for more hours from your staff

Employers are filling jobs at a slower rate than expected, data from the U.S....

Tipton Associates designs first college campus Walk-On’s 

Baton Rouge architect firm Tipton Associates designed the first Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux location on a college campus at Purdue University, Walk-On’s co-owner Drew Brees’ alma mater. 

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras still on despite omicron concerns

Local officials and Mardi Gras krewes are “cautiously optimistic” that parades will roll as planned this year despite COVID-19 concerns. 
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