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Capital Region housing market continues to tighten
The Capital Region housing market is continuing to tighten, following national trends.
Louisiana auditors question oversight of $3.3B in state contracts
Louisiana government agencies entered into about $3.3 billion in contracts over seven years without specific approval from the Office of State Procurement, the Louisiana...
Roundup: Redistricting trial / Delivery business / Downtown power outage
Political lines: The battle over redistricting in Louisiana returns to court today, the first day of a scheduled seven-day trial that could determine if...
Unable to get loans, business owners turning to family and crowdsourcing
Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top.
If your workplace is suffering from ‘boreout,’ here’s how to fix it
While burnout is on the rise globally, many workplaces are facing a separate, equally pressing issue: “boreout,” or a chronic boredom and motivation in the workplace.
Is higher pay the key to getting more employees back in the office?
Retaining employees who don't want to work in person is an issue for companies, but relatively few employers (13%) have introduced incentives that would make employees more accepting of it, according to a newly released poll conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago.
Inside the debate over the EPA’s proposed carbon rules for power plants
Electric reliability has been a hot topic lately—from congressional hearings to regulatory agencies and at the regional transmission organizations that run the electric grid in much of the country.
Cyber Monday deal: Buy 1, get 1 free on all prepaid memberships, sponsored by...
Get ready for the ultimate clean sweep this holiday season. On Monday, Nov. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Benny's is offering an...
Turner Industries CEO Stephen Toups shares his insights for leading through change on the...
Few sectors are experiencing as much change as heavy industry and industrial construction. Digital transformation, AI, offsite modularization, navigating renewable energy, just to name...
Roundup: Trash pickup / Mortgage rates / LIV Golf
Reminder: The East Baton Rouge city-parish will not be picking up garbage or recycling on Thanksgiving Day. Any garbage not picked up on Thursday...
Percentage of ‘DINK’ households in US continues to grow
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data on America’s families Tuesday, showing the percentage of childless households could approach 50% in the next few years.
Companies facing anti-DEI lawsuits are tweaking language and keeping their programs
Since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions programs and reversed affirmative action in June, right-wing activist groups nationwide have been filing complaints and lawsuits...
Why the cost to develop offshore wind power is on the rise
Higher prices for steel, labor and debt financing have raised the cost of developing a wind farm by almost 40% since 2019, The Wall...
Pennington family pulls support from cancer center at Baton Rouge General
The Pennington family is withdrawing its financial support for Pennington Cancer Center at Baton Rouge General after 23 years and has given the hospital permission to remove signage and marketing materials containing the Pennington name.
Inauguration day for Landry to begin with Mass in St. Martinville
Plans are coming together for Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s inauguration with ab"out seven weeks to go before he is officially sworn into office Jan. 8.
How to keep things running like clockwork when you’re traveling
Rare is the executive who doesn’t sneak in at least a bit of work while they’re traveling. If you must do it, Inc. magazine offers a few best practices.
Here’s where unemployment stands in Louisiana and the rest of the nation
At 3.3%, Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is once again sitting at a record low, according to data released by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roundup: LSU vice presidents / Oil prices / Black Friday shopping
Research and development: LSU has named two associate vice presidents to join its office of research and economic development. Professors Stephania Cormier and John...
Traveling today? Here’s what to expect
The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more...
Gen Z expected to surpass baby boomers in workplace as early as next year
The generational landscape at the workplace is expected to shift next year, with Baby Boomers being surpassed by Gen Z.
