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What is being done to attract more health care workers?
While doctors and nurses get most of the headlines, there’s a need for more workers throughout the allied health spectrum, officials say.
Balances are up, but the number of 401(k) millionaires is down
Despite the turbulence in the stock market, workers are still plowing money into their retirement accounts, The Washington Post reports.
But the number of 401(k)...
LABI reacts to Gov. Edwards’ $45.7B budget proposal
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today released a response to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ state budget proposal.
Aggressive rate hikes have consistently led to recessions in the past
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation's worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a recession?
Not according...
Plastic surgery clinic sells to AIDS nonprofit for $1.6M
A former doctor's office and plastic surgery clinic on Cumberland Place has sold for $1.6 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge...
Employees want tech tools that make collaboration easier
Microsoft’s latest survey on business trends compiles input from 2,700 employees and 1,800 business decision-makers in the U.S., U.K., and Japan across job functions...
LSU, Southern buck declining enrollment trend, here’s how
The Capital Region’s public colleges and universities are growing their student bodies even as state and national enrollment trends point in the other direction.
Baton Rouge casinos see their winning streak end in January
Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw a collective drop in revenue during the first month of the year after seeing a slight increase in December.
Roundup: Insurance crisis / Humana / Break for borrowers
New policies: While most insurers have been reluctant to write new policies in south Louisiana over the past year, the Louisiana Department of Insurance...
Still on the fence, Garret Graves feeling the heat to enter governor’s race
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says he is facing "extraordinary pressure" to run for governor and continues to weigh a decision on whether to enter this year's race
Metro Council to receive reports on injuries, damages from police responses
The Metro Council will receive several reports next month from local law enforcement agencies on injuries to the public and damage to property while responding to calls or in pursuit of suspects.
Should parade organizations be on the hook for cleanup?
A proposal pending for the Louisiana Legislature’s next regular session would require local governments that issue parade permits to make parade organizers provide for litter cleanup.
Where Louisiana ranks on list of best states for Black entrepreneurs
Louisiana is the sixth-best state for Black entrepreneurs, according to an analysis by Merchant Maverick, a comparison website that reviews small business software and services.
Roundup: Offshore energy / Malik Nabers / Fed minutes
Gulf lease sale: The Biden administration says it is considering the first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico, a...
OLOL takes operational helm of LSU student health center
Our Lady of the Lake Health officially took over LSU’s student health center today, one year after the hospital system invested $170 million in the university to fund research and redevelop the student health cetner’s operation, according to an LSU announcement.
How Biden’s bid to crack down on junk fees could improve business competition
Companies relying on added fees to boost their revenue may have to change their pricing strategy under a new policy backed by President Joe Biden.
Proposed Lake Charles LNG plant poised to move forward
At least three proposed U.S. liquefied natural gas export plants have likely found enough customers to receive financial approvals this year, according to Reuters,...
Roundup: Malik Nabers / Retail trends / West BR embezzling
Weapons charge: LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested in New Orleans Monday on a weapons charge. The LSU Athletics Department says it is...
Is tax reform coming? Lawmakers prefile bills ahead of April session
Nine bills dealing with taxes have been prefiled with the Senate for the upcoming legislative session, including a proposal to repeal the corporate franchise...
Could four-day workweeks become a thing?
A large majority of U.K. companies participating in a six-month four-day workweek experiment say they would stick with it after seeing sharp drops in...
