Opening soon: Rouses is set to open its newest store in the Bluebonnet Village Shopping Center on Wednesday, the supermarket chain has tweeted. The store—Rouses’ 55th—is opening in the newly remodeled space that formerly belonged Matherne’s Supermarket near Perkins Road. Rouses signed a 20-year lease to take over the building in May, embarking on a $3 million renovation to install new floors, ceiling and decor.
Unchanged: Despite pushback from Louisiana House Republicans, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration isn’t making any changes to contract extensions sought for the companies that manage care for 1.5 million Medicaid patients. The Department of Health will present to lawmakers the same contract terms on Friday that were previously rejected by House GOP lawmakers earlier this month, says agency chief of staff Andrew Tuozzolo. Read more.
30 Under 30: From fashion designers to multimedia artists, Forbes has released its seventh annual “30 Under 30” list. The 2018 class features 600 innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, celebrities and more representing 20 categories ranging from art & style to social entrepreneur and consumer technology. Each category has 30 honorees, who were vetted by a panel of judges in their respective fields. Forbes says 19% percent of “30 under 30” list are immigrants, originating from more than 50 different countries. Also, 38% live and work on the East Coast and 35% live and work on the West Coast. See the full list.
