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Are grants to bolster roofs part of the home insurance solution?
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a program that would provide grants of up to $10,000 for homeowners to hurricane-proof their roofs as one way to...
Job market remains hot as openings reach 11 million in December
U.S. job openings rose to 11 million in December, delivering a setback to the Federal Reserve's effort to cool a hot job market.
Baton Rouge homeowner vacancy rate sees steep drop in fourth quarter of 2022
Homeowner vacancy rates in the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area dropped steeply from the third quarter to the fourth in 2022, according to the latest U.S. census data.
Bernhard Capital exec expects ‘pockets of stress’ but bullish on state’s economy
Though a mild recession this year is still a common prediction among experts, Jeffrey Koonce with Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners says he’s “bullish” on the long-term prospects for Louisiana’s economy.
Baton Rouge-area unemployment lower than statewide average
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area’s unemployment rate for December was 3%, among the lowest rates in the state, according to data released today by
Roundup: Fossil fuel development / PAR conference / Consumer confidence
Natural resources: The incoming chair of the House Natural Resources Committee wants to allow more mining and believes technology—not limitations on fossil fuel production—is...
Get to know Jonas Fontenot, Mary Bird Perkins’ new CEO
When Jonas Fontenot was hired by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in 2008, he didn’t envision a career trajectory that would one day land him in the health care institution’s top spot.
House committee advances bill aimed at easing state’s insurance crisis
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill today to pour $45 million from state surplus funds into the Insure Louisiana Fund after pleas from Republican Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, State Rep. Timothy Kerner, R-Lafitte, and industry advocates.
Several Louisiana college athletic programs operating in the red
Athletic departments at several of Louisiana’s public universities are operating at a loss, according to recent reports from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
Preserve Louisiana at ‘reduced capacity’ after losing Old Governor’s Mansion space
After losing its headquarters in the Old Governor’s Mansion, historical preservation nonprofit Preserve Louisiana has been operating virtually for the past year.
BREC will seek public input in creating 10-year master plan
East Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation system this year will engage the public to create the master plan that will guide its next decade.
LSU athletics launches NIL collective Bayou Traditions
LSU athletics today announced the launch of Bayou Traditions, the official name, image and likeness fundraising collective for the athletic department.
Roundup: Broome administration / Birth control coverage / Pandemic’s end in sight
Public works: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the appointment of Vincent Latino as assistant chief administrative officer over the city-parish’s public works department....
Billions in COVID aid reportedly went to companies using ineligible SSNs
The U.S. government may have awarded roughly $5.4 billion in coronavirus aid to small businesses with potentially ineligible Social Security numbers, offering the latest...
What two potential Louisiana governor candidates are saying about running
Two major candidates who might join the Louisiana governor’s race say they still aren’t ready to announce a decision as to whether they will run.
Watchdog estimates pandemic unemployment fraud exceeded $60B
The Government Accountability Office says in two recent reports that unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic may top $60 billion, reports Route Fifty.
Louisiana’s corporate income tax highest in region
Louisiana’s corporate income tax rate is the 15th highest in the nation, according to an analysis released this week by The Tax Foundation.
Vance Ginn,...
EBR assessor wants to explore Ascension’s pending software upgrades
The Ascension Parish Assessor’s Office reportedly is planning a $440,000 software upgrade to streamline the appraisal process.
Roundup: Washington Mardi Gras / Oil reserves / West Baton Rouge bridge
Event update: The Washington Hilton lobby was wall-to-wall with Louisiana elected officials, lobbyists, and business leaders Thursday afternoon as more Washington Mardi Gras attendees...
Southern Cofe reopens original location near Southern
Southern Cofe reopened its original Scotlandville location this month after being closed for nearly two years for renovations.
Founded by Horatio Isadore, Southern Cofe offers...
