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US Supreme Court declines to block trial for Louisiana coastal erosion case
A trial over alleged damage to the coast by oil companies in Cameron Parish will proceed as scheduled on Nov. 27 after the U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to block it.
These ‘litter warriors’ are tackling trash to improve Baton Rouge’s economic future
Firearms. Bags of ammunition. Hundreds upon hundreds of used needles.
These are just a few of the more concerning items that have been recovered from...
Roundup: Income tax brackets / Oil prices / Automatic tipping
Boosted thresholds: The IRS on Thursday announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2024. The agency has boosted the income thresholds...
‘LaPolitics’: The government relations Q&A
LaPolitics: How has life inside Louisiana’s D.C. clique changed since the election of Speaker Mike Johnson? Is this the most influential delegation the state...
How could Gov. Edwards’ paid family leave policy affect the private sector?
The new policy could indirectly affect the private sector. State government now has a new tool to compete for workers, and when a major, high-profile employer enacts such a policy, other businesses may consider following suit.
Planning Commission set to vote on FuturEBR update on Monday
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will vote on a revision to the city-parish’s comprehensive master plan, FuturEBR, on Monday.
Why this year hasn’t been great for venture capital funding
October was a particularly bad month in a year that continues to be bad for venture capital funding, slumping 24% from its position from...
With additions like Zara, Mall of Louisiana returns to pre-pandemic traffic
Fast-fashion chain Zara has opened its first Baton Rouge location in the Mall of Louisiana―a sign of the shopping center’s continued health post-pandemic, mall executives contend.
How businesses are investing in energy transition across Louisiana
For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the masses. They’re proactively investing real dollars in real projects to...
This Baton Rouge chef is upgrading menus all around town
In mid October, former Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine chef David Dickensauge announced his role as executive chef at Beloved, the elevated soul food dinner concept...
Roundup: Louisiana State Police / Federal Reserve plans / Yellow bankruptcy
ICYMI: The head of Louisiana State Police announced this week that he plans to retire in January 2024. Colonel Lamar Davis has spent 27...
Edwards says all state employees will now receive paid parental leave
Gov. John Bel Edwards this morning announced that the state will now offer paid parental leave to its some 70,000 employees.
LSU, state transfer ownership of former Earl K. Long site for redevelopment
The state of Louisiana and LSU’s Board of Supervisors has transferred ownership of the former Earl K. Long hospital site on Airline Highway to the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority for redevelopment.
ClowdCover creates comprehensive IT solutions
In the fast-paced world of business, where every moment counts, having a reliable IT partner can make all the difference. In 2013, Chuck Smith,...
The actors’ strike is over. What now?
A new deal ending the Hollywood actors’ strike is being celebrated in Baton Rouge.
McCollister: Who will run for Baton Rouge mayor in 2024?
Editor’s note: This column expresses the opinion of the author only and does not constitute any endorsement by Business Report. Business Report does not...
Capital Region adds 4,900 jobs to hit all-time high
The Baton Rouge metro area added about 4,900 jobs in September while posting a 13,300 job increase year over year, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.
Roundup: Cash home sales / US unemployment / United Airlines
All on the table: Homebuyers who can afford to bypass the highest mortgage rates in two decades are increasingly forgoing financing and paying all...
Congratulations Cami Geisman: 2023 40 Under 40 honoree, sponsored by University of Louisiana System
Cami Geisman is the Vice President for External Affairs and Chief of Staff for the University of Louisiana System and 2023 40 Under 40...
Baton Rouge organizations backing Congressional passage of tax policies
Several Baton Rouge organizations have signed a letter by the National Association of Manufacturers asking leaders in Congress to pass three tax provisions that impact manufacturing and business.
