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Sen. Kennedy for governor? Poll shows he has strong support
Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is likely to win reelection and could be a strong candidate for governor, a recent poll found.
GOP lawmakers face thin margins to override Gov. Edwards’ congressional map veto
The Louisiana Legislature is all but certain to have a veto override session starting Wednesday. What Republican leaders don’t know is whether they have enough votes to overturn Gov. John Bel Edwards’ rejection and put their version of Louisiana’s congressional map into place.
Roundup: Home sales / Louisiana taxes / iPhone subscriptions
Down again: Pending home sales, which measure signed contracts on existing homes, fell 4.1% in February compared with January, according to the National Association...
Louisiana employment highest since March 2020
Two years after the pandemic began and despite inflation and the war in Ukraine driving prices up, Louisiana’s employment numbers are at their highest since March 2020, with Baton Rouge adding the second most jobs of any Louisiana metro from January to February.
Challenges faced by disc golf industry mirror those of businesses everywhere
To understand the state of American business, look no further than disc golf, a niche sport that has recently blossomed into a real business...
Downtown’s Blues Café wants to be a hub for live music
In the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, the new Blues Café will combine jazz and blues music, Southern cuisine and specialty brunch cocktails when it opens later this spring.
Small businesses face tax headaches on top of pandemic woes
Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: taxes.
PSC Group acquires Thermoplastics Services
Baton Rouge-based PSC Group has acquired DeQuincy-based Thermoplastics Services Inc., a plastics custom compounding and pelletizing business.
Louisiana loses more than 27,000 residents in 12-month period
Louisiana lost more than 27,000 residents from July 1, 2020 to July 1 of last year, or about 0.6% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Roundup: Vaccine bill / I-10 traffic / Call center strike
Don’t ask: Asking someone about their shot status could become a crime in Louisiana as lawmakers debate a bill targeting "vaccine discrimination" in the...
Louisiana LNG can be diverted to Europe, former US energy secretary says
As war rages in Ukraine, liquefied natural gas exports from Louisiana could help to alleviate Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, industry and government officials say.
Social Coffee opens permanent location downtown
What should stand out in a coffee drink? The coffee, believes Dillon Farrell, whose mobile concept Social Coffee opened a long-awaited permanent location in downtown Baton Rouge last week.
Baton Rouge-based Hays Breard Financial Group joins Cetera
Baton Rouge-based financial adviser group Hays Breard Financial Group has joined Summit Financial Networks, a region of California-based Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera announced today.
Capital Area United Way to distribute $1.5M for 21 programs
Capital Area United Way will distribute $1.5 million for 21 programs related to education, healthy living and income stability, the organization’s leaders announced today.
Roundup: Madeleine Albright dies / Empty offices / Remedial classes
Former secretary of state: Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said today. She was 84....
Do calorie counts affect how much customers order at restaurants?
The idea was that giving consumers additional information would help curb rising obesity rates. But does it actually change how much people eat?
PSC set to decide whether it will hire consultants to review grid
The Public Service Commission will decide at its March 30 meeting whether to hire engineering consultants to review Louisiana’s power grid and its operations, maintenance and resiliency.
Short-form videos can eliminate unnecessary meetings
Whether you’re in the office full time or still working remotely, one thing is certain: There are too many meetings.
However, many business leaders are...
Gov. Edwards activates National Guard in wake of New Orleans-area tornadoes
Residents in the New Orleans area were digging out and assessing damage today after tornadoes lashed the region, flipping vehicles, ripping off rooftops and...
Local group continues pushing for alternative I-10 plan
Opponents of the state’s plans to widen Interstate 10 from La. 415 to Essen Lane aren’t giving up without a fight.
