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Roundup: Richard Nelson / Fed decision / Amazon Alexa
Exiting the race: State Rep. Richard Nelson has bowed out of the race to be Louisiana’s next governor and has endorsed front-runner Attorney General...
BRCC enrollment rebounds from pandemic lows, bucking state trend
At 11,120 students, enrollment for the fall semester at Baton Rouge Community College is the highest it’s ever been, according to an announcement from...
Threat of a government shutdown leaves small businesses in limbo
While the U.S. economy averted a sprawling default crisis over the summer, another would-be government shutdown looms.
Poll finds broad support for improving access to child care in Louisiana
More than 80% of likely Louisiana voters believe that taking action to improve affordability and access to child care should be a top priority for the state in 2024, USA Today Network reports.
Louisiana sees record low unemployment in August
Louisiana reported its lowest unemployment rate on record last month, the Louisiana Workforce Commision announced on Tuesday.
Led by Louisiana and Texas, US natural gas exports reach a record high
The U.S. exported more natural gas in the first six months of 2023 than in any other previous six-month period and continues to be the top exporter of the fuel in the world, the U.S. Energy Information Agency reports.
Roundup: Restaurant workers / Entergy assistance / Walmart veterinary care
‘Bill of Rights’: U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, re-introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at improving the lives of U.S. restaurant workers. The “Restaurant...
State medical society a ‘no’ vote on Blue Cross conversion
The Louisiana State Medical Society currently expects to vote “no” on the proposed plan to convert Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana into a stock insurance company as part of the potential sale to Elevance Health, the society’s president says in a letter to state Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon.
Will the Federal Reserve continue to raise interest rates?
The Federal Reserve is set to leave its key interest rate unchanged today as it seeks to guide the U.S. economy toward a “soft...
A look at LSU’s $3 million grant to research and plug methane-leaking oil wells
An LSU professor has been awarded a $3 million grant to research and plug the state’s 450 orphan oil wells leaking methane gas.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Four minutes of daily...
A new study found that just four minutes of vigorous activity could lower your cancer risk by 32%. Vigorous activity is considered one-to-two-minute bursts...
ExxonMobil planning $100M resin production facility at Port Allen site
ExxonMobil has plans for a new facility in West Baton Rouge specializing in manufacturing durable resins for use in sustainable construction and renewable energy.
Company that sold ‘The Times-Picayune’ to ‘The Advocate’ plans new Louisiana website
Four years after selling The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com to the John Georges media company that owns The Advocate newspaper chain, Advance Local is quietly working to build another New Orleans-based news website called GulfLive.com, according to a report from Axios.
Railroad expected to sign off on crossing for Perkins Road underpass project
Business owners in the Perkins Road underpass area raised $40,000 to create a plan to improve connectivity with a safe, multiuse path that encourages pedestrian and bike activity.
Roundup: Blue Ribbon schools / Wall Street tech / Amazon hiring
National honors: Schools in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes were among the nine across Louisiana that received National Blue Ribbon honors this week....
How to get more people to answer your emails
Sometimes all that stands between an entrepreneur and business success is getting the right person to read your email. This is why tips and...
Sen. Cassidy wants the federal minimum wage to rise, but by how much?
Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is backing a new effort to raise the federal minimum wage even as the Louisiana Legislature back home has rejected attempts to increase hourly pay on a state level year after year, USA Today Network reports.
Jude’s Hot Chicken and Shrimp opening near LSU with a simple, spicy menu
Something hot is coming to Burbank Drive courtesy of the Moreaux Restaurant Group, which also owns the local chain Off The Hook. The new...
Could the former Earl K. Long site be redeveloped soon?
After a decade of sitting vacant, local developers are looking to bring new life to the former Earl K. Long Hospital site.
Roundup: LSU freshman class / I-10 traffic / Google AI
ACT scores: LSU today announced its current freshman class is the most academically accomplished in the school’s history, with a record-high average ACT score...
