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What impact will Gov. Landry’s ITEP changes have?
Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Wednesday that significantly alters Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program.
The executive order not only kills job creation and...
These are the skills most in demand within the Capital Region
Communication is the most sought-after common skill among employers in the Capital Region, according to a report released Wednesday morning from the Baton Rouge...
Despite emphasis on job skills over education, companies still prefer college grads
A recent study indicates the vast majority of firms that publicly embrace so-called skilled-based hiring, or hiring candidates without college training, still want to...
‘Strictly Business’: Doctor emphasizes importance of health for executives
While executives often invest copious amounts of time into their companies, they have to make sure they are investing that same amount of time...
Louisiana moves closer to having two majority-Black Supreme Court districts
Voters could potentially add a second Black justice to the Louisiana Supreme Court after a legislative committee advanced a map Wednesday that redraws the...
Should the state income tax be repealed? Senate President Cameron Henry thinks so
Speaking on a legislative leadership panel at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s annual meeting Wednesday, Senate President Cameron Henry said Louisiana is...
IRS to target personal use of company jets
The Internal Revenue Service will begin auditing dozens of companies over the personal use of corporate jets by executives and other wealthy travelers, reports...
Roundup: BRAVE Cave / Interest rates / Government Street
The latest: The Baton Rouge Police Department released a statement today after a lawsuit was filed Tuesday with new allegations that an 11-year-old boy...
Patient Plus is expanding with two new locations
Baton Rouge-based Patient Plus Urgent Care is expanding outside of the Capital Region with a new location in Hammond.
Roundup: Impending rate cuts / American Airlines fees / Former Baum’s Bakery
June forecast: The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate in June, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters....
Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Baton Rouge firm
Marsh McLennan Agency announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.
Emergency management firm launches in Baton Rouge
A group of emergency management experts is launching a new veteran-owned disaster services company in Baton Rouge.
What’s going on with Baton Rouge’s taxi services?
For the past decade, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have been ubiquitous, but Baton Rouge has still been home to traditional taxis.
Many small business owners see 2024 as a ‘make or break’ year
About 40% of small business owners think 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to a survey by messaging service Slack.
How does downtown Baton Rouge stack up against other emerging downtowns?
At the Downtown Development District’s meeting today, Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal shared the findings of an International Downtown Association study comparing downtown Baton Rouge with other comparable U.S. downtown areas.
What Baton Rouge can learn from Walk-On’s moving its headquarters to Atlanta
It’s been nearly a week and a half since news broke that Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux would be moving its headquarters from Baton Rouge to Atlanta.
Roundup: Department of Revenue / Capital One acquisition / NOAA visit
Payroll audit: The Louisiana Department of Revenue has not maintained adequate controls over payroll for the last two years, increasing the risk of errors...
Proposed Louisiana public defender overhaul seen by critics as a power grab
A proposal to move Louisiana’s public defender system under the governor’s direct control has alarmed attorneys, local defense attorneys and retired judges.
These are the worst traits an employee can have, according to research
People spend roughly 44 hours a week at work, which is a lot of time to spend with people who can either make the experience awful or enjoyable.
Louisiana’s state income tax won’t go away in one fell swoop
Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says Republican Gov. Jeff Landry wants to set the stage beginning in 2025 for eventually eliminating the state's income tax, but it won't happen in one dramatic step if at all, USA Today Network reports.
