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Louisiana GOP legislators try to block vaccine requirement for students
Republican lawmakers seemed poised Monday to vote against Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus vaccine requirement for some Louisiana students, but the Democratic governor intends...
Paul Arrigo’s impending retirement leaves three key Baton Rouge positions in flux
Paul Arrigo, the longtime head of Visit Baton Rouge, announced this week that he will retire in September, meaning the leadership positions at three high-profile local organizations are either empty or soon will be.
Organized retail crime on rise across US
Retailers across the country have seen an increase in organized retail crime over the course of the pandemic, and especially over the past few weeks.
Louisiana’s weekly initial unemployment claims drop 24%
Unemployment claims in Louisiana fell once again last week, right before the holidays and announcement of the recently discovered Omicron variant.
Brian Kelly and LSU headline college football’s wild week of coaching moves
Sports Illustrated talked to more than a dozen people within college athletics in various capacities about what the coaches’ hiring and salary decisions say about the broader context of college sports
Roundup: Early voting / Pat’s Coats for Kids / Services sector
Deadline: Early voting is wrapping up Saturday in the 38 Louisiana parishes that have elections Dec. 11. Ascension, Bossier, Catahoula, East Baton Rouge, Iberia,...
Gov. Edwards still plans to add COVID shots to list of required school vaccines
Gov. John Bel Edwards said today he still intends to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the required vaccination schedule in K-12 schools and higher...
Louisiana will see fifth-highest individual health insurance cost in 2022
The cost of individual health insurance plans in Louisiana will rise about 3% in 2022 to an average $8,736 for the year, fifth-highest in the nation and almost 35% higher than the national average, according to a report compiled from federal data.
Roundup: TEC Next conference / Santa’s Quarters closing / Mortgage rates flat
Back again: TEC Next announced today that on Feb. 24-25 it will host its second conference focused on facilitating conversations between industry and technology...
LSU program awarded $5.4M to study extreme weather impacts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded climate researchers $5.4 million over five years as part of the Southern Climate Impact Planning Program, or SCIPP, which LSU is a part of, the school announced Wednesday.
What’s the status of the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate?
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers can still require the shots.
Louisiana has received $2.5B in federal aid so far for Hurricane Ida
Louisiana residents and businesses have received $2.5 billion in federal aid related to Hurricane Ida, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
D-D Breaux named LSU alumnus of the year
D-D Breaux, retired LSU gymnastics head coach, has been named 2022 alumnus of the year by the alumni association.
Venture Global developing $10B LNG facility in Cameron Parish
Venture Global LNG today announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in a new liquefied natural gas facility in Cameron Parish that will employ carbon capture and sequestration technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Lawmakers outline insurance complaints after Hurricane Ida
Slow responses to damage claims. Constant switch-ups of insurance adjusters assessing the destruction. Low payment offers forcing people unnecessarily into litigation to get a fair deal.
Omicron arrives in the US; LDH continues to push vaccines
The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant today—a person in California who visited South Africa—as scientists around the world raced to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones.
Cyber insurance costs rising rapidly as attacks increase
The cost of cyber insurance is rising rapidly with no signs of slowing down, industry surveys show.
Roundup: Fed inflation survey / Redistricting / Manufacturing growth
Uncertainty persists: Many parts of the country were hit by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages in November, the Federal Reserve reported today. In...
225GIVES raises $2.25M for local nonprofits
225GIVES, presented by Capital Area United Way, raised more than $2.25 million from nearly 6,800 donors on Tuesday.
Land near Amazon Cortana site sold to car wash company
Geaux Clean Car Wash purchased a 1.32-acre lot for an undisclosed amount at Cortana Place, adjacent to the Cortana Walmart and planned Amazon fulfillment center, Elifin Realty announced today.
