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Did Louisiana Medicaid pay $112.6M to out-of-state recipients?
The Louisiana Department of Health issued about $112.6 million in Medicaid payments on behalf of 13,771 adults who do not appear to live in...
Louisiana higher ed officials keeping wary eye on West Virginia University budget crisis
Both sprawling, public land-grant flagship universities in two of the poorest states in the nation, LSU and West Virginia University are more similar than you might think.
Roundup: Crime reduction grant / Return to campus / Amazon shipping service
TRUCE funding: The U.S. Justice Department this morning announced plans to grant $375,000 to TRUCE, a prosecutor-led nonprofit foundation formed to address the reduction...
State cattle industry expects to lose up to $290M from heat and drought
The state’s cattle sector is expected to lose anywhere from $135 million to $290 million as a result of the record-breaking heat wave and drought, the LSU AgCenter reports.
Citizens Bank expanding branch with a loan production office
Citizens Bank & Trust is expanding its Jefferson Highway branch near Bocage just two years after finishing a $1 million renovation to the property.
Roundup: Future rate hikes / High school rule changes / COVID vaccines
Survey of economists: The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates, according to a strong majority of economists polled by Reuters, and...
Cash-strapped FEMA is in need of relief itself
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is in desperate need of cash, with the agency projecting at least a $4 billion deficit in the weeks ahead—even as the government responds to devastating fires in Hawaii and the hurricane season continues toward its peak.
Could Jeff Landry win the governor’s race outright in the jungle primary?
A survey released this week by an independent pollster suggests that Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry could win the Oct. 14 primary election outright and avoid a runoff election in November, USA Today Network reports.
Louisiana jobless rate reaches record low for month of July
Louisiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in July, the lowest rate ever for the month, beating out July 2022’s then-record 3.6%, according to data released today by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
George’s restaurants under new ownership but with a familiar name
Both George’s restaurant locations—one on George O'Neal Lane and the other on Highland Road—are under new ownership.
Department of Energy awards nearly $5M to LSU-led consortium
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded an LSU-led consortium a $4.9 million project to see if it is feasible to build a carbon removal hub in Louisiana, LSU announced this week.
Roundup: ‘Soft landing?’ / Workers quitting / Advertising shift
Leaving jobs: An estimated 63,000 Louisiana workers quit their jobs in June, making 2023 the first year on record where the state has seen...
Will the PSC unplug Louisiana utilities from components made by foreign adversaries?
It’s either a rushed but genuine attempt to solve a legitimate issue, or part of a larger political strategy to oppose Louisiana’s transition to renewable energy.
CVS on Government set to close next month
A Mid City CVS pharmacy on Government Street is set to shut down in September as the company closes locations nationwide, WBRZ-TV reports.
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‘LaPolitics’: Transition time for Insurance Department
Businessman Tim Temple became the insurance commissioner-elect this week after his lone opponent withdrew from the race rather than face a legal challenge over taxes and residency. Temple will now immediately go to work on his transition team, which may be asked to draft a proposal for a special session next year.
Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary sells for $6.5M
The Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary has changed hands for $6.5 million in a deal filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office Thursday morning.
H&E accuses former employee of stealing trade secrets, violating noncompete agreement
Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is accusing a former employee of using the company’s private information to compete on behalf of his new employer, costing H&E millions.
Roundup: Coffee logo battle / Mosquito protection / Autoworkers’ strike
Starbucks’ trademarks: The owners of an online coffee company based out of Livingston Parish have found themselves in a four-year legal trademark battle with coffee giant Starbucks over the brand’s name, Siren’s Brew Coffee Co., WAFB-TV reports. Read the full story.
First half of 2023 has 401(k) savers counting their gains
A resilient stock market helped boost gains for savers with retirement accounts through the first half of this year.
New owners rebrand Bin Q Liquor and add tasting room, wine club
If you’ve been around Baton Rouge long enough, you might still refer to Bin Q on Perkins Road by its longtime name, Cuban Liquor....
