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Louisiana widens vaccine access for preexisting conditions
On the one-year anniversary of its first confirmed COVID-19 case, Louisiana is widening coronavirus vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 years and older who has...
Breaking down the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act
Senate Democrats voted to advance the latest round of the stimulus bill, which now goes back to the House for final approval before likely...
High demand, ‘broken’ supply chain straining furniture retailers
Across the country, furniture retailers are reporting monthslong delays in every step of the supply chain—from overwhelmed factories to clogged ports—amid surging demand for...
As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility grows, interest could wane
The first months of vaccine distribution have largely been targeted at populations that have shown the most willingness to receive it. Distribution plans differ...
Senate imposes restrictions on aid for state, local governments in COVID relief bill
The Senate voted Thursday to begin debate on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, after drafting a number of revisions that, among...
Louisiana using single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for large immunization events
Trying to get more coronavirus vaccines in arms, Louisiana is using nearly half its first shipments of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to...
Restaurants, bars cheer Louisiana’s loosening of restrictions
The business community is welcoming Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement today that the state will move into phase three beginning Wednesday, which will allow...
Gov. John Bel Edwards eases virus rules, allows bars to serve indoors
Louisiana's bars can reopen indoors, restaurants can hold more customers and churches won't have capacity limits for worship services, under loosened coronavirus rules announced...
Mandate or not? The question vexing employers over COVID-19 vaccine
With three COVID-19 vaccines now approved, a growing number of employers are grappling with whether they should require their employees to get the shot.
Smallest of small businesses given wider access to PPP funds
The Small Business Administration is expected to release a new Payroll Protection Program application this week that would allow sole proprietors, independent contractors and...
LWC: Fraudulent jobless claims could range from 28,000 to nearly 150,000
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has referred more than 28,000 cases of suspected unemployment insurance fraud to state investigators.
But the actual number of fraudulent claims...
Third US vaccine raises question: Which shots are best?
The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be...
Drugmakers project surge in vaccine deliveries over next five weeks
Drug companies told lawmakers Tuesday they project a major increase in vaccine deliveries that will result in 140 million more doses over the next...
Goldman Sachs survey shows 95% of business owners in South need more aid
Goldman Sachs released new national survey data today showing that the first round of PPP helped the vast majority of small businesses stay open,...
PPP to offer exclusive COVID-19 application window for smallest firms
The federal government’s signature coronavirus-relief program for small businesses will accept applications exclusively from companies with fewer than 20 employees for 14 days starting...
Not getting the COVID-19 vaccine could get you fired, experts warn
Not having the COVID-19 vaccine in your arm could get you the boot, Fast Company reports.
Experts say that refusing to be vaccinated against the...
Louisiana businesses may still face higher taxes for unemployment trust fund
Louisiana hasn’t had to borrow as much money as was feared to keep the state’s unemployment benefits trust fund afloat, but employers still could...
LRA President: Despite January sales uptick, restaurants still struggling
Like the rest of the U.S., Louisiana saw restaurant sales rise in January for the first time in four months—but that doesn’t mean the...
Companies must decide whether to hire ex-employees or look for new talent post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated U.S. labor markets, with 9.4 million jobs lost in 2020. As the economy recovers, many organizations seeking to rebuild...
LSU department helping state with COVID-19 vaccine planning
The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training is partnering with the state’s public health agencies to assist in COVID-19 vaccine planning.
LSU NCBRT’s...
