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Guarantee Restoration Services joins contracting network
Baton Rouge-based Guarantee Restoration Services joined the Austin-based CORE Group as a part of the company’s CORE Elite membership, Guarantee announced today.
Louisiana remains at forefront of vaccine mandate debates
Last week's U.S. Supreme Court split decision on two of President Biden's vaccine mandates, one for companies and one for health care providers has...
Baton Rouge Gallery taking local art to people ‘where they are’
Fly through the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport these days, and take in the work of Louisiana artists, thanks to a new program spearheaded by Baton Rouge Gallery. It’s one of the many ways BRG President and CEO Jason Andreasen has aimed to demystify the sometimes stuffy reputation of art galleries and make the works of local artists and creatives more accessible.
Louisiana among states with the most essential highway safety laws
Louisiana has some of the best highway safety laws in the nation according to this year’s “roadmap” from an organization with backers in the...
Carnival suppliers counting on big bounce back from last year
Companies that sell Carnival supplies are hoping for a strong year after last year’s devastating cancellations.
Roundup: Spanish Town flamingos / Charitable donations / ExxonMobil’s Baytown refinery
They’re back: A familiar sight returned to the University Lakes today as the pink flamingos once again flocked to the waters, signaling the start...
Should unemployed job seekers post online that they are looking for work?
If you’re looking for a job, should you advertise your availability on LinkedIn and other job search networks?
Omicron surge shows signs of easing
Following more than a month of soaring infection, the latest surge in coronavirus cases is showing signs of slowing
Get to know PAR’s Steven Procopio
Steven Procopio, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says he was drawn to public affairs as part of a desire to...
As wind farm industry grows, safety risk becomes a concern
Last fall, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced an initiative intended to make Louisiana a leader in harnessing wind power. But it remains to be...
Multifamily, net lease retail properties likely to stay hot through 2022
Multifamily and net lease retail properties have garnered more interest from investment firms in recent months due to pandemic concerns, and their popularity may stick through 2022.
Will high-earning Louisianans pay more in state income tax this year?
Louisiana lawmakers and voters last year approved a tax swap that lowers income tax rates while eliminating the deduction for federal taxes paid.
Bank profits soar in 2021 but inflation worries cast shadow
Three of the nation’s biggest banks reported blowout profits for 2021 on Friday, helped by the improving economy and consumers and businesses willing to...
Roundup: Student loans / Cox outages / J&J booster
Navient settlement: More than 1,000 students from Louisiana who borrowed money for their education from loan servicer Navient will have their debt forgiven after...
Another Bernhard proposed utilities investment draws criticism
Another potential investment in a city’s utilities by Bernhard Capital, this time in New Jersey, is generating criticism.
Louisiana will receive $1B for bridge repairs and replacements
Louisiana will receive around $1 billion from the federal infrastructure plan to repair its failing bridges and infrastructure,
Stirling Properties, Level Homes team up on Prairieville development
Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced plans to build a townhome development in Prairieville
At Big Bad Bites in Gonzales, it’s ‘just good food fast’
The couple behind Big Bad Bites want to offer something new to the fast-food ecosystem: sit-down restaurant-quality food and ingredients.
Pat Van Burkleo retires from Boys and Girls Clubs after 32 years
Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana, retired from the organization Dec. 31 after 32 years of service.
Roundup: Inflation worries / Gardere oil spill / Shreveport investment
No. 1 concern: Concerns about rising prices skyrocketed in the past year, according to a survey of more than 900 global CEOs conducted by...
