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Biden vaccine mandate appears legal, but avenues for challenge exist, says LSU law professor
President Joe Biden’s executive order that companies with 100 or more employees must ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly for the illness seems legal under current interpretations of the law and the U.S. Constitution, but opponents have at least three legal arguments they can try, LSU law professor John Devlin says.
Courtyard Marriott on South Acadian Thruway sold to New York company
The Courtyard Marriott at 2421 S. Acadian Thruway was sold to a New York-based real estate investment trust for $2 million on Wednesday.
Plan for large-scale redevelopment on Government Street clears hurdle
A plan to redevelop a portion of Government Street in Mid City to include a gourmet wine shop and epicurean market, a bar and commissary with outdoor seating, and an Aveda barbershop concept cleared a key hurdle Monday, when the Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to allow for alcohol sales at the site.
Report: Flood insurance would increase for 80% of Louisiana policyholders
About 80% of Louisiana policyholders who are insured through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program would pay more under pending changes to how the program evaluates and prices risk, according to a new report.
Civic association board opposes Churchill’s move to Southdowns
The Southside Civic Association board is opposing a rezoning request that would clear the way for Churchill’s, a longtime cigar and spirits retailer with a smoking lounge and cocktail bar,
Next-gen living or hacker’s delight?
Smart homes offer customized, on-demand comfort, but if not properly protected they can also provide a gateway into your house—and life.
Pandemic, storms cause disruptions for day cares
If working parents, whose schedules have been upended by the pandemic, on-again-off-again school days and weather disruptions, think they have it rough, they should try running a day care center.
Tommy Spinosa’s plans for lot in Rouzan raising concerns from neighbors
Concern in Southdowns is brewing over a request by developer Tommy Spinosa to amend the concept plan for Rouzan so that he can subdivide a 1.6-acre tract he still owns in the rear of the traditional neighborhood development.
After Canadian Pacific deal, is there still hope for Baton Rouge-NOLA passenger rail?
When Kansas City Southern announced Sunday that it had decided to make a deal with Canadian Pacific, which bid $31 million to buy the railroad, it appeared to throw a monkey wrench in plans for a Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans passenger rail link. However, officials say it’s not a lost cause just yet.
LSU athletic director’s salary fourth highest among public SEC schools
LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward’s $1.233 million annual compensation is the fourth highest for that position among the Southeastern Conference’s public universities, according to AthleticDirectorU.
Design: Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp.
LWCC wanted a modern look along with touches of Louisiana in its $26 million upgrade and renovation of its headquarters.
Proposed RV park at L’Auberge will include 200 sites, lazy river, pools
The New Orleans developer planning to partner with L’Auberge on the development of an RV park on the casino grounds is sharing details of his plans.
RV park, other new developments in the works for L’Auberge
The owners of L’Auberge Casino and a New Orleans-based development group have filed preliminary plans develop an RV park on the casino site.
A YEAR FROM HELL
Staring down a pandemic, labor challenges, food supply shortages and a flood was more than enough drama to test the patience of Mestizo’s Jim Urdiales.
Riding another wave
The Baton Rouge economy was finding its post-COVID footing until the delta variant—and a hurricane—struck with a vengeance.
Big Story: Ida’s powerful message
Hurricane Ida deals a massive blow to Baton Rouge and southeast Louisiana, knocking out power and creating a gas shortage.
3 Things to Know: Candace LeBlanc
3 Things to Know: Candace LeBlanc, a New Orleans native, is an avid hiker and devoted LSU fan who has been with Investar Bank since 2014,
Entrepreneur: Megan H. Kelly
Entrepreneur: Megan H. Kelly is the founder of Mompreneur Nation, which both connects and supports mom entrepreneurs.
Ida further slows wheels of justice already hampered by COVID
Among the many disruptions caused by Hurricane Ida, here’s one more to add to the list: delays on the docket. The closure of the 19th Judicial District Court last week means more hearings and trials have been rescheduled.
A taxing decision
Voters will decide on two amendments in October that business interests say will have a major impact on simplifying the Louisiana tax code.
