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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...
More businesses moving away from remote work
At the start of 2022, workers were in a strong position to ask for higher pay and better working conditions as employers scrambled to...
Effort to offer sports betting at kiosks in bars and restaurants scrapped
Louisiana's sports betting industry is booming on mobile apps and in casinos, but the plan to make retail sports wagering kiosks available to local...
PJ’s Coffee partnering with high schools for franchises
Louisiana-based PJ’s Coffee is looking to the youth for future franchise growth, reports Fast Company.
Louisiana businesses have a new tech-based flood insurance option
London-based company FloodFlash is now offering its data-driven flood insurance coverage to Louisiana businesses.
