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Companies lure hourly workers with college tuition perks
Companies see the programs as a way to recruit and retain workers in a tight labor market or train them for management positions. For hourly employees, the programs remove the financial barriers of obtaining a degree.
Louisiana sets low-unemployment record in September
Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in September, the fourth consecutive month in which a record low was posted, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Capital Region home seller profits down in third quarter but still up from last...
Profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales in the Baton Rouge metro area were down about 13% in the third quarter compared to the second, new data shows
Roundup: US budget deficit / Vaccine requirements / Nonunanimous juries
Halved: The U.S. budget deficit was sliced in half for fiscal 2022, the biggest drop in history following two years of huge COVID-19-related spending....
As fuel tax revenue declines, EV fees won’t be enough to pay for state’s...
Louisiana stands to lose more than $320 million in fuel tax revenue over the next 10 years as America transitions to electric vehicles.
IRS raises contribution limits for retirement savings plans
Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year.
Aussie clothing store Cotton On will open in Mall of Louisiana
International retail clothing store Cotton On is setting up shop in the Mall of Louisiana, according to a permit filed with Baton Rouge's Permits & Inspections Division. This will be its first location in the state.
Rare earth processing plant to be built in Louisiana
Canadian company Ucore Rare Metals Inc. today announced it has chosen Louisiana for its first rare earth processing facility, and has signed a letter...
Air Products sues Livingston Parish over carbon capture moratorium
Air Products, a Pennsylvania-based company looking to store industrial carbon dioxide emissions under Lake Maurepas, is suing the Livingston Parish Council for attempting to...
Baton Rouge casino revenue down in September; sports betting up in state
Baton Rouge’s three casinos each saw less revenue in September compared to the previous month and September 2021, according to the latest reports to...
Roundup: Investigation of banks / Retail sales / Heating costs
Environmental alliance: Six major banks will be investigated by 19 state attorneys general, including Louisiana’s Jeff Landry, for adhering to a United Nations’ organizational...
Cybersecurity jobs going unfilled, leaving businesses at risk
A potential economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic are adding new challenges to hiring for crucial cybersecurity roles, exacerbating an already difficult job market,...
Sales of existing US homes down for eighth month in a row
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in September for the eighth month in a row, matching the pre-pandemic sales pace from 10 years...
First look: Barstool Sportsbook opening at L’Auberge this weekend
L’Auberge spent $6.7 million and about six months on renovations to prep for the opening, which will be the brand’s 13th location. The renovation included cutting into the casino floor to create the 10,000-square-foot bar that seats 250 guests.
Stormwater utility fee community meetings canceled
The remaining series of joint community meetings across the parish on the proposed stormwater utility fee have been canceled, the East Baton Rouge City-Parish government announced today.
Visit Baton Rouge priorities for 2023 include workforce, sports, food scene
Visit Baton Rouge is working on strategies for its first full year under new President and CEO.Jill Kidder.
Roundup: Student loan forgiveness / Karen Carter Peterson / Gov. Edwards
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court today was asked to block the Biden administration’s student loan debt relief program, which is set to take effect...
How HR departments can regain employee trust
When employees have concerns, whether it’s an issue with a toxic manager or uncivil behavior from someone else on their team, they aren’t turning...
Louisiana panel dives into medical marijuana workplace issues
With medical marijuana now available to Louisiana’s workforce, employees have raised concerns that they could be fired or face other job-related repercussions for testing positive for a legal drug taken on the advice of a physician.
Companies get $320M in grants to make EV battery components in Louisiana
Two companies will receive $320 million to manufacture battery components in Louisiana for electric vehicles as part of $2.8 billion in grants included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that were awarded by the Biden Administration today.
