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Lawmakers question utility spending on politics, lobbying
Across the nation, lawmakers in statehouses are pushing legislation to curb utilities spending ratepayer money on lobbying, expert testimony in rate cases, goodwill advertising,...
Business tax breaks will be a main concern in next year’s legislative session
Louisiana's vast complex web of tax breaks for businesses and industry will be scrutinized this summer and will become a major focus of the...
New Orleans, Baton Rouge container-on-barge initiative sets a record
The Port of New Orleans, the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Ingram Marine Group have set a new record in their collaborative container-on-barge...
CDC drops five-day COVID isolation recommendation
After more than three years since the pandemic began, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced it was dropping its...
Local trucking association purchases space in downtown Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Motor Transport Association purchased two commercial spaces in downtown Baton Rouge for $1.2M, according to public records.
Michael Beck represented LMTA in...
Louisianans hit the hardest by skyrocketing auto insurance rates
Car insurance rates surged 26% nationwide in the past year and are expected to remain elevated through 2025, reports The Center Square.
That's according to...
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Contraception / National debt
More of the same: Anyone hoping to boil crawfish this weekend can expect mostly the same prices as last week. The average price for...
See what’s moving into the former Kolache Kitchen on Jefferson Highway
Chicky Sandos, a food truck specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, is moving into the former home of Kolache Kitchen on Jefferson Highway.
In September,...
Marsh McLennan Agency completes acquisition of local insurance provider
Not even two weeks after announcing the deal, Marsh McLennan Agency said Friday it has completed its acquisition of Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.
Louisiana Companies,...
Workers are feeling insecure about their jobs. Here’s how it impacts companies
Employee job insecurity is on the rise, Inc. reports, and it can come at a cost for companies.
A new survey shows more American workers...
What happened to Hive Pizza? Baton Rouge brand seemingly done
Although there was no official announcement, Baton Rouge-based Hive Pizza has quietly closed its last restaurant in the area.
Google labels Hive Pizza’s Siegen Lane...
Roundup: Crawfish industry / IRS targets high earners / Mayoral race
Seeking federal aid: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has asked the federal government to help the state’s crawfish industry. It’s the latest...
The muffuletta unwrapped: Secrets of Louisiana’s famous sandwich
Born in the early 1900s in New Orleans, the muffuletta can now be found across the globe.
As 225 shows in its newest episode of...
Nepotism is alive and well in the workplace
A new survey indicates that companies value a candidate’s connections more than their skills, Inc., reports.
Global recruiter Robert Walters surveyed 6,000 professionals in North...
Japanese chemical company announces $500M Louisiana facility
UBE Corp., a Japanese chemical company, announced Thursday that it plans to build a $500 million manufacturing facility for key electric vehicle battery components...
Gun expansion law clears Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana's law-abiding adults soon will be able to legally carry concealed handguns without permits or training after the Legislature gave final passage to a...
US economy grew in Q4 but at a slightly slower pace than originally estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, reports The Associated Press.
The figure...
The Baton Rouge mayoral race is heating up
With Baton Rouge’s 2024 mayoral election fast approaching, it seems that a couple of potential candidates are gearing up to throw their hats in...
Roundup: Concealed carry / Mitch McConnell / Faster drug testing
Locked and loaded: A bill that would remove the permit requirement for concealed handgun carry in Louisiana has received final approval from the Legislature...
Louisiana lawmakers briefed on carbon capture issues
Residents vomiting in the street, and others unresponsive, while emergency vehicles stalled due to a lack of oxygen, is how Jerry Briggs described the...
