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Dismukes: Oil price recovery has begun, but crude could remain below $50/barrel until 2028
Oil prices have inched back up in recent weeks, after plummeting to historic lows one month ago, suggesting a recovery in world oil prices...
Alcohol sales still flowing for Baton Rouge grocers
With the bars still closed and many people continuing to practice social distancing measures, Baton Rouge-area grocers continue to see increased alcohol sales.
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Virus roundup …
• Louisiana coronavirus hospitalizations fell below 1,000 for the first time since late March, the health department reported today. The health department reported 931...
It’s a property tax reassessment year. How will assessor account for COVID-19?
While the East Baton Rouge Parish tax assessor is largely done with 2020 reassessments, he’s continuing to seek guidance on how to adjust these...
Humana Foundation gives BRAF Emergency Relief Fund $500k to aid COVID-19 response
The Humana Foundation has granted $500,000 to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation charitable fund responding to the COVID-19 outbreak—the largest gift ever to BRAF’s...
Virus roundup …
• Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make...
East Baton Rouge Parish leads state in new coronavirus cases in May
With more than 1,150 positive cases of the novel coronavirus diagnosed since May 1, East Baton Rouge Parish is leading the state in cases...
Baton Rouge businesses, entities figuring out how to reopen public restrooms
Americans are making it clear that they won't be ready to go out to their favorite destinations until they feel confident about being able...
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• ICYMI: The Small Business Association has issued additional guidance for its Paycheck Protection Program that clarifies when the funds must be spent and...
BRAC economic indicator shows signs of stabilization in Capital Region
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its weekly COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that examines and assesses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on...
Short on staff and space, Baton Rouge restaurants make the most out of reopening
After a brief rainstorm, Baton Rouge restaurant owners were relieved to find sunny weather last weekend as thousands of residents—some wearing masks, others not—flocked...
Virus roundup …
• Louisiana resumed the release Monday of detailed information on coronavirus infections in nursing homes, and officials announced investigations of outbreaks among workers at...
Coronavirus Advisory: Is there a genetic predisposition to COVID-19?
A large number of people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic. Others recover quickly while many suffer severe symptoms including profound respiratory distress. A significant number die from the infection. What are the driving causes of this variability?
[Coronavirus Advisory] Respiratory Therapists: The hidden heroes in healthcare
The Respiratory Therapist is an essential need in modern healthcare and those who have answered the call to become an RCP get great satisfaction from their work. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best, “To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” This is the mission of the Respiratory Therapist.
Coronavirus Advisory: Louisiana Safe at Work program helping employers
Our Lady of the Lake is offering exclusive partnerships for businesses of all sizes to gain access to rapid COVID-19 testing, antibody testing, training for employees and screeners, a designated physician liaison and an infection safety assessment of your workplace with recommendations.
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• The Guaranty Foundation, Guaranty Media’s philanthropic arm, has joined forces with GMFS Mortgage to launch the Banking on BR campaign. The two organizations...
Frustrated businesses still pressing for more flexibility on PPP loans
Small businesses hoping for more leeway in using coronavirus loan money were disappointed as the government released instructions for seeking forgiveness for the loans.
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• Lawmakers and government officials are preparing to make significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program amid cooling demand for government-backed loans and criticism...
Analysis: Privacy worries could derail virus tracking plans
Worries about the breach of individual privacy rights could undermine Louisiana's ability to quickly pinpoint those who have encountered someone infected with COVID-19, a...
Restart BR exploring microloans, grants for recovery
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s Restart BR group is considering a multitude of recommendations to support economic recovery post-COVID-19, including microgrants and microloans for businesses...
