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Roundup: Fed rate hikes / Patient Plus / Dec. 10 election
Smaller increase: The Federal Reserve will push rates higher than previously expected and keep them there for an extended period, Chair Jerome Powell said...
Louisiana unemployment rate again sets record low
Louisiana’s unemployment rate is again at a record low, sitting at 3.1%, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s latest not seasonally adjusted employment report.
The...
City-parish officials unveil plan to reduce gun violence in Baton Rouge
A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community workers today announced the launch of the East Baton Rouge Public Safety Partnership, an action...
House votes to prevent rail strike, impose deal on unions
The U.S. House moved urgently Wednesday to head off the looming nationwide rail strike, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.
Plans in the works for townhome development near Millerville and I-12
Plans are underway for a 73-unit townhome and garden home project near the intersection of Millerville Road and Interstate 12.
Roundup: Pennington study / ASAP and Chipotle / Stephenson
Benefits of potatoes: A recent study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center on the dietary and health benefits of potatoes is making national headlines and...
BRAC canvas attendees reunite to discuss Baton Rouge’s future
For nearly three hours on Monday afternoon, a group of more than 60 area leaders in business, local government and education met in a training center at Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation’s office off Acadian Thruway to discuss the future of Baton Rouge.
PAR commentary: State should avoid using trust fund to cover budget shortfalls
Louisiana has quietly poured more than $1 billion in higher-than-usual business tax collections into a 6-year-old trust fund aimed at lessening the state’s overreliance...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back mortgages topping $1M in high-cost areas
For the first time, the federal government is going to start backstopping mortgages of more than $1 million in high-cost housing markets like California and New York.
Mississippi River barge crisis eases as water levels begin to rise
A record-breaking drought throughout the Mississippi River basin is finally beginning to ease, The Gazette reports.
Former Hancock Whitney branch on Industriplex sells for $800,000
Hancock Whitney Bank's former branch on Industriplex Boulevard has sold for $800,000, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Developer buys land near Amazon’s Cortana site for new Starbucks
New Orleans-based Dorsey Development has purchased land next to the Raising Cane's on Florida Boulevard, which is also near the site of the Amazon fulfillment center now under construction. Plans are to build a Starbucks at the location.
Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats
Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Parade in Pasadena paid off for Louisiana’s tourism...
What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold
By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under pay transparency laws, requiring companies to disclose compensation information, a...
Roundup: Black Friday sales / Entergy / Macron in New Orleans
Shopping sprees: Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites....
Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race
The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies and cliffhangers, according to USA Today Network.
Republican Attorney General...
Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike
Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
A...
How do you create a safe workplace? It starts with culture
Organizational flaws are usually to blame for a poor safety culture, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue. Fortunately, there’s a lot an...
Roundup: North Baton Rouge Rouses / Christmas movies / Tax tips
Moving forward: Rouses is moving forward with plans for a full-service grocery store in north Baton Rouge on the northwest corner of Florida Boulevard...
Tips to take the nightmare out of networking
Inc. has compiled a few tricks to make networking easier for people who fall in the latter group
