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PSC hires consultant to evaluate utilities’ operations
The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted Wednesday to hire an outside engineering consultant to evaluate the operations and maintenance of Louisiana’s utilities, but once...
Louisiana Legislature overrides Gov. Edwards’ veto of congressional map
The Louisiana Legislature voted today to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of a congressional redistricting map that maintains a single Black-majority seat out...
I-10 widening will cost at least $1.8B, federal government says
The state’s plan to widen Interstate 10 from La. 415 to Essen Lane will cost between $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Roundup: Possible tornadoes / LSU graduate programs / US economic growth
Deja vu: A tornado watch is in effect for the Baton Rouge area until 7 p.m., WAFB-TV reports. A significant severe weather outbreak is...
Amazon named top company for innovation
Amazon was named the top company for innovation in the latest Management 250 list, followed by Microsoft and IBM, the Wall Street Journal reports....
Positive drug tests among US workers at highest level in two decades
Positive drug tests among U.S. workers hit the highest level since 2001 last year, according to an analysis of 11 million drug tests released...
What the ‘Secure Act 2.0.’ means for retirement savings
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that proponents say will improve the retirement savings system for U.S. workers, CNBC reports.
The Securing...
Despite high inflation, corporate profits remain flush
What’s immune to high inflation? So far, the profits at big U.S. companies.
Businesses are facing higher gasoline and heating bills, just like consumers, in...
BRAC: Capital Region recovery continues along with rising housing costs
Hotel occupancy in the Capital Region was nearly 10% higher than the national average in mid-March, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Louisiana chemical production outlook ‘best we’ve seen in several years’
Louisiana’s chemical manufacturing sector could be “poised for a booming year,” says Rhoman Hardy, senior vice president, U.S. Gulf Coast, Shell Chemicals and Products.
Roundup: TurboTax lawsuit / COVID boosters / Renter protection
Misleading ads? The Federal Trade Commission is suing TurboTax maker Intuit, saying its ads for “free” tax filing misled consumers. Intuit says it will...
Prioritizing steady systems over superstar talent is key to scaling growth
In the early days of any company, you need to solve problems by hiring the absolute best person you can who can tackle them....
UnitedHealth acquiring Lafayette-based LHC Group for $5.4B
UnitedHealth Group will spend $5.4 billion to acquire Lafayette-based LHC Group and delve deeper into home health, an area of care expected to grow as baby boomers age.
Diocese of Baton Rouge names schools superintendent
The Diocese of Baton Rouge has named a new leader for its schools.
Mary Patricia Davis is the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the...
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank feeling pain of inflation, too
Rising prices for both food and gasoline are hitting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank hard.
Roundup: Biden’s new budget / Police pay raises / Oscars viewership
Higher taxes on the rich: President Joe Biden’s 2023 federal budget, released Monday, proposes tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations while providing billions...
Many who quit during the Great Resignation now wishing they hadn’t
Most of the millions of Americans who quit jobs during the Great Resignation regret the move, don't like their new position enough to stay or are searching for a new gig, according to a Harris Poll survey conducted March 18-20.
‘Legal business’ will fill Chase South Tower space as Chase Bank consolidates
More big changes are coming to the Chase South Tower as a new business plans to move into the vacant office space on lower floors.
City-parish sees 17% jump in January sales tax collections from year ago
For the city and parish combined, recurring sales and use tax collections totaled $18.7 million in January, a 17.5% increase over the same month in 2021.
Meet the teen behind Beluga Bliss, a Baton Rouge aromatherapy brand
You’re never too young to start a business. Take it from Condoleezza Semien, a 16-year-old entrepreneur who started her own business, Beluga Bliss, when she was in the eighth grade.
