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The ‘green skill’ gender gap is getting worse
As climate change looms over us, skills that can help solve environmental problems are becoming increasingly valuable, reports Fast Company.
However, a new report from...
Here’s what Hillar Moore says Broome should look for in new Baton Rouge police...
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore has seen several Baton Rouge police chiefs come and go since he took office in 2009,...
How the ‘red wave’ might expand concealed carry gun rights
State Rep. Danny McCormick says he will ride a "red wave" of GOP dominance next year to finally pass his bill that would allow...
Roundup: Pickleball first / Advertising downturn / AI rules
Game on: Stacks Pickleball, touted as the largest indoor pickleball facility in Louisiana and the first in Baton Rouge, is opening at Celtic Studios...
In-person workers want more flexibility
There's more to flexible work than where you work—and that matters to employees, reports Inc.
While hybrid work is here to stay, about 58% of...
See the largest companies laying off workers this season
More than a year into the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, the United States added 150,000 jobs in October, slower but solid...
Former CEO sues CATS alleging discrimination, breach of contract
Former Capital Area Transit System CEO William Deville has filed a federal lawsuit against the system, alleging age and disability discrimination, breach of contract, and retaliation for opposing the system’s violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
East Baton Rouge tax collections creep upward in September
East Baton Rouge Parish officials collected nearly $18.9 million in sales taxes in September, which was about .64% more than during the same month...
Weyerhaeuser planning $96.2M lumber mill modernization project
Weyerhaeuser, one of the world's largest private owners of timberland―including 1.39 million acres in Louisiana―today announced it is investing $96.2 million to modernize and...
The DC law firm reviewing Louisiana State Police is no stranger to controversy
With Louisiana State Police facing possible consequences for civil rights violations, the state’s incoming leaders will bring in a go-to law firm for law...
How lowering mortgage rates could change the US housing market next year
Several housing economists are projecting that mortgage rates will ease moderately next year, though the forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6%.
LSU researchers developing sensors to detect carbon capture leaks
Researchers in LSU’s engineering department are working to develop specialized monitors that can detect leaks in CO2 pipelines and carbon capture and storage sites...
Roundup: Ascension Parish development / Fed’s next moves / LSU recruit
Awards: Ascension Economic Development Corporation today announced it has been named Small Market of the Year for outstanding achievements in economic development projects in...
How could Louisiana increase foreign trade and investment?
The Louisiana Board of International Commerce today released a strategy to build upon the recent growth the state has experienced in foreign trade and investment.
DR Horton buys lots in Baker subdivision
National homebuilder DR Horton has purchased 20 lots in the Sunshine Gardens subdivision in Baker.
Roundup: Origin Hotel opening / US unemployment / Mortgage rates
Coming in January: The renovation and rebranding of the former Holiday Inn Express on North Boulevard in downtown Baton Rouge is nearly complete, with...
Todd Graves’ best growth tips for entrepreneurs
Nearly three decades since founding Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge, Todd Graves’ chicken tender chain has more than 750 locations, and he is listed...
Financial and enrollment cliffs worry LSU’s president
LSU President William Tate listed tax policy as his primary concern going into the first year of Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s tenure with a new legislature being seated. He shared his thoughts Wednesday in an address to the school’s Faculty Senate.
Ascension Parish eyed for potential $350M manufacturing facility
A Chinese-owned producer of materials for rechargeable batteries is considering building a $350 million manufacturing plant in Ascension Parish, state and company officials announced...
Southern University student wins Nexus BizTech Challenge for business networking startup
A Southern University finance junior’s business networking company was selected for a $10,000 investment from Nexus Louisiana as part of the annual BizTech Challenge designed to encourage HBCU students with startup opportunities.
