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Louisiana already prepared for permanent daylight saving time
Louisiana is prepared for the possibility of permanent daylight saving time because of a 2020 state law paving the way for more sunshine by...
Woman’s Hospital names new CEO
Woman’s Hospital today announced it has chosen Rene Ragas as its next president and chief executive officer.
CATS board takes no action following review of CEO
The Capital Area Transit System board took no action this week after a closed-door executive session to assess “the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health” of CEO Bill Deville.
New workforce development program will focus on disaster resilience
The program’s goal is to create a workforce that can support flood-reduction projects and build Louisiana’s disaster defense.
Roundup: ‘Social cost of carbon’ / Amazon-MGM deal / Instagram controls
Court ruling: A federal appeals court has revived a Biden administration effort to account for potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules...
More than a million new millionaires were created in US last year
The roaring stock market and crypto gains created more than a million new millionaires in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Panel investigating Ronald Greene’s death may get subpoena power
Louisiana state House lawmakers are on their way to granting subpoena power to special committees known as "select committees" like the one created to...
Cheniere’s Louisiana, Texas LNG plants gain DOE approval for more exports
The U.S. Department of Energy has given a liquefied natural gas exporter operating in Louisiana and Texas permission for additional sales to every country entirely in Europe as they seek to move away from Russian oil and gas because of that country’s war against Ukraine.
Bill positions Louisiana to get nearly $200M for abandoned well fixes
A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed legislation that would position the state to receive nearly $200 million in federal funding to fix abandoned oil and gas wells.
Wider diversity of homes needed to make ownership more affordable
Greater density and building smaller homes on smaller lots can make home ownership more affordable and accessible, says Karen Zito, president and CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge.
Another COVID surge could be on the way for US
A surge in coronavirus infections in Western Europe has experts and health authorities on alert for another wave of the pandemic in the U.S.,...
Roundup: BRAC strategic plan / Fed rate hike / Delayed retirement
Goals: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is unveiling its new strategic plan this afternoon at an event hosted at Red Stick Social from 4...
MatchPoint Connection navigates NIL world, linking brands with talent
One Baton Rouge company, MatchPoint Connection, finds itself perfectly positioned to serve as matchmaker.
Louisiana unemployment rate drops to lowest level since June 2019
Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is at its lowest point since June 2019, the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today.
According to the latest data from...
LSU coach Brian Kelly purchases home on East Lakeshore Drive
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly has purchased an expansive and newly renovated lakefront home on East Lakeshore Drive, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office on Tuesday.
LSU announces new cybersecurity, defense initiative
LSU today announced a new initiative to accelerate cybersecurity and defense studies, grow its ROTC program and build a cyber military corridor on campus.
Mockler Beverage expands, acquires Houma’s Buquet Distributing
Baton Rouge-based alcohol distributor Mockler Beverage Co. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Houma-based Buquet Distributing Co. for an undisclosed price.
Broome’s administration: St. George Transition District doesn’t legally exist
Louisiana lawmakers have announced four of the five directors for the St. George Transition District, which would be the temporary taxing authority for the proposed new city.
Roundup: Louisiana farmers / Pandemic bill / Transgender minors
Rising costs: With markets reeling with uncertainty over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the economic picture for farmers has changed quickly—and could continue to do...
Property rezoning opposed by neighborhood group goes before Metro Council
A property rezoning and comprehensive land use plan amendment that drew opposition from a neighboring civic association is going in front of the Metro Council at tomorrow’s zoning meeting.
