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‘Vacation magic’ and other tips for avoiding time-off anxiety
It’s a standing sentiment in many offices, one that goes something like this: “Taking a vacation almost isn’t worth it. I have to work...
Louisiana’s weekly wages grow; Capital Region parish among nation’s top gainers
West Feliciana Parish saw the largest increase in average weekly wage among Louisiana parishes between the beginning of 2022 and the first three months...
Roundup: Apple security / School meals / Home prices rise
Update available: Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads on Thursday to address security vulnerabilities in the devices’ system software. The...
Roof fortification grant program on track to exceed goals
Louisiana has begun certifying local contractors and evaluators for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program that will provide grants to homeowners to help retrofit their...
LaPolitics Q&A: Pelican Institute’s Daniel Espamer talks fiscal cliff, BESE and more
LaPolitics: The temporary state sales tax structure is something your organization has been warning folks about. Pelican recently called it the "next fiscal cliff."...
See where Baton Rouge ranks on a list of the best U.S. cities
Baton Rouge comes in at No. 89 on a new list that ranks the best U.S. cities with a population of more than 500,000.
The...
Proposed Highland development rebrands as it seeks boundary changes
The planned Village at Magnolia Woods development proposed for Highland Road has been rebranded to Benton at Magnolia Woods as developers continue to tweak plans for the project.
LSU board to consider new budget, higher ticket prices for football, women’s hoops
The LSU Board of Supervisors is set to take up a $3.5 billion spending plan that reflects increased state support for the university system.
Roundup: Banking profits / Railroad rules / Mortgage rates
Holding steady: U.S. bank profits and deposits were broadly steady in the second quarter, suggesting sector turmoil earlier this year has abated, but regulators...
DOTD exploring options to lessen traffic impact during next phase of I-10 widening
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development today announced it is exploring options for the second stage of the Interstate 10 reconstruction and widening project between Interstate-110 and Acadian Thruway.
How Kim Mulkey’s new contract compares to other top women’s basketball coaches
Kim Mulkey’s new contract will make the LSU coach the highest paid women’s basketball coach in the country, USA Today Network reports.
LSU researchers building a shared statewide data storage system
LSU researchers have been awarded $500,000 by the National Science Foundation to build a shared data storage system called Tiger Den to elevate the research experience not just at LSU, but at universities across Louisiana.
Louisiana, like other Southern states, relies on outside airborne help to fight wildfires
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said last week he will ask the Legislature for money to buy more firefighting equipment, including a tanker airplane that...
New insurance commissioner defends ‘reforms’ that failed to lower auto rates
Louisiana lawmakers recently have enacted several changes to how the state’s legal system handles vehicle wrecks that have not led to the lower auto insurance rates supporters promised.
Kim Mulkey will be the highest paid women’s basketball coach in the US
LSU and the women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey have agreed on a new 10-year contract that will pay her $32 million, making her the highest-paid women's basketball coach in the country by the term's end, USA Today Network reports.
Roundup: LSU tailgating policy / Driftwood LNG / Google settlement
Yes, you can grill: LSU says it will allow outdoor cooking on campus this weekend as tailgaters gather for Saturday night’s football game. The...
Unemployment applications fall to their lowest level in 7 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, suggesting the labor market is seemingly resistant to the higher interest rates put in to place to cool hiring.
Who received the most Restaurant Revitalization Funding, and why
Behemoth New Orleans restaurant groups received the lion’s share of recovery funding following COVID-19 shutdowns and smaller business owners felt left out, a new feature from Louisiana Illuminator details.
McCollister: Waguespack is the right choice for governor
Editor’s note: This column from Business Report founder Rolfe McCollister reflects the opinion of the author only and does not constitute an endorsement by...
Baton Rouge rental market begins to stabilize
After posting significant rent increases since the beginning of the pandemic, the Baton Rouge apartment market is seeing rents start to stabilize.
