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Why Baton Rouge ranks so high on a list of best-run cities
Baton Rouge ranks No. 18 on a 2023 list of the best-run cities in the U.S., according to an analysis by WalletHub.
Youth soccer tournament expected to pump $20M into Baton Rouge economy
The 2023 U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships will take place in Baton Rouge June 23-29,
UL Lafayette receives federal grant to help expand solar energy workforce
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced last week that it is among 12 entities—and the only university—selected for a $13.5 million U.S. Department...
LSU appoints chief data officer as part of effort to modernize its research infrastructure
SU President William Tate has named Keena Arbuthnot as the university's first chief data officer.
Baton Rouge soccer foundation calls cancellation of international exhibition a ‘black eye’
An exhibition game in Baton Rouge between two international men’s soccer teams was canceled hours before the planned Sunday night kickoff after some of the Honduran players objected to the field conditions at Olympia Stadium following their Saturday training session.
Capitol Lakes cleanup project still years away from breaking ground
While the Capitol Lakes are in the process of being added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s national priority list, local officials say it may take several more years for work to begin to clean up the lakes.
Roundup: Digital payments / Tropical depression / S&P 500 salaries
Venmo/Paypal: At the urging of State Treasurer John Schroder, the Louisiana Cash Management Review Board will craft a comprehensive plan with implementation deadlines for...
Researchers designing a new drought-resistant rice through a USDA grant
LSU mechanical engineering associate professor Manas Gartia is working with a team of 24 researchers spanning five states to develop a new type of rice that better withstands drought conditions.
US is in the midst of a manufacturing investment supercycle
There is massive new investment taking place in the industrial sector that’s set to shape the economic landscape for years to come, according to Axios.
How should businesses respond to the massive OMV hack?
A cyberattack on MOVEit, a third-party tool used to transfer large files, has compromised some 6 million records at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, state officials said today.
Baton Rouge area adds 3,400 jobs in May
The Baton Rouge metro area gained about 3,400 jobs from April to May and 18,700 jobs compared to the same month last year, according to the latest seasonally adjusted numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Find out where LSU ranks among top schools for sports revenue
LSU ranks among the top schools in the nation when it comes to sports revenue, according to a new report released this week by USA Today.
Roundup: Gasoline prices / Mother’s Lounge downtown / UPS strike
At the pump: Gasoline prices appear likely to be lower this summer driving season after last year’s oil spike caused widespread pain at the...
New law supporting pregnant employees goes into effect this month
Workers who are expecting are about to have the law on their side when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, goes into effect June 27.
Gov. Edwards signs bill to streamline sales tax collection
A more streamlined system for Louisiana businesses to remit local sales taxes is on the way with legislation signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards this week.
LSU-led team focused on energy innovation named finalist for $160M NSF grant
An LSU-led statewide coalition is one of 34 finalists for one of five $160 million National Science Foundation grants, the university announced today.L
Capital Region housing market slowdown continues in May as prices inch up
Homebuyers closed 867 sales last month in the Capital Region’s three main housing markets, which is down almost 32% from May 2022, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.
Capitol City Produce planning $22M expansion of its Baton Rouge distribution facility
Baton Rouge-based Capitol City Produce is investing $22 million to expand its distribution center on Commercial Avenue to help support growing demand.
Roundup: I-12 roadwork / Cava goes public / Junk fees targeted
Lane closures: There will be lane closures on Interstate 12 Westbound starting at Essen Lane next week as crews repave portions of the road,...
Wary of future economic conditions, CFOs are becoming increasingly risk averse
Executives' optimism about the future took a step down in the second quarter, according to a survey of chief financial officers by Deloitte published...
