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BREC hosting community workshops for master plan
BREC will be hosting two community workshops next month to solicit input on the organization's Imagine Your Parks 3: Parks with Purpose master plan.
Developers behind proposed Highland project plans path forward
Developers behind the proposed Benton at Magnolia Woods multiuse development, formerly Village at Magnolia Woods, off of Highland Road say the project is still moving forward after the Planning Commission on Monday voted against requested revisions to their plans.
PSC Commissioner Craig Greene wants to inject competition into Louisiana energy market
Dr. Craig Greene, who represents much of the Capital Region on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, wants participants in the energy space to have “skin in the game.”
Roundup: BRPD chief search / Mortgage rates / Airline changes
Interview selection: The special committee aimed at helping Mayor Sharon Weston Broome choose the Baton Rouge Police Department’s next police chief held its first...
A US Senate committee takes up NIL regulations
College athletic officials testified Tuesday in support of nationally standardized name, image and likeness regulations at a U.S. Senate hearing.
Surge in household wealth fueling US economic growth
The net worth of the typical U.S. household grew at the fastest pace in more than three decades from 2020 through 2022, according to...
Gov. Edwards announces $500 million energy resilience program
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a $500 million program to establish energy hubs for communities during times of natural disasters.
New Orleans architect buys historic Chimes Street building
New Orleans architect Brian Anderson has purchased the former Library Bar building on West Chimes Street with plans to renovate the property.
Employee retention starts before you make the hire
For employers, managing the employee experience is an important part of getting them to stick around, and that process should start before you even...
Roundup: BREC tree removal / Homebuilder sentiment / IRS e-filing
Clearing out: BREC on Monday announced it will be conducting several large-scale tree removals throughout the Baton Rouge park system over the next several...
BRYC expands into Iberville Parish with satellite campus
Dow Louisiana, the Iberville Parish School Board, the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition and the YMCA have teamed up to launch BRYC's first satellite campus in Addis, according to an announcement from the nonprofit.
LSU’s Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok
Star LSU basketball forward Angel Reese has a new endorsement deal with a major shoe and athletic apparel company.
Reebok announced Tuesday that it has...
The LSU AgCenter steps up its game to tackle invasive species
The LSU AgCenter is developing a new center to better understand and control invasive species as they continue to damage both the state’s economy and ecosystem.
Veneeth Iyengar’s next economic development goal: Bridging the digital divide
Baton Rouge native Veneeth Iyengar leads Connect LA, the state broadband office, working to bridge the “digital divide” by 2029, if not sooner.
Catholic Charities buys former Re-Bath building
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has purchased the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard, according to documents filed today with the...
Roundup: US House Speaker / Energy webinar / LinkedIn layoffs
Another Louisiana candidate: U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, will run for U.S. House speaker if Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan can't get elected Tuesday. Johnson,...
How much is a remote job worth?
New research from a Stanford University economist suggests that employees are willing to give up about 8% in annual pay for a job that is partially or fully remote, USA Today reports.
Inside LSU’s on-campus lounge with college-themed drinks
Stationed across from the Parade Grounds on LSU’s campus, The Lounge inside The Club at Union Square is a hidden gem open to the public. It serves LSU-themed drinks, small plates and sandwiches.
CF Industries plans $75 million in upgrades to Donaldsonville facility
CF Industries is investing $75 million into its Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex.
Companies are increasingly using this tool to refinance short-term debt
Businesses short on cash are turning to so-called double-dip loans to refinance short-term debt and improve liquidity amid rising interest rates.
Many companies with floating-rate...
