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New law supporting pregnant employees goes into effect this month
Workers who are expecting are about to have the law on their side when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, goes into effect June 27.
Gov. Edwards signs bill to streamline sales tax collection
A more streamlined system for Louisiana businesses to remit local sales taxes is on the way with legislation signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards this week.
Roundup: PGA partnership / Retail trends / USDA funding
Drawing scrutiny: The proposed partnership between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund’s LIV Golf is generating a rush of congressional...
Brothers of the Sacred Heart purchases St. Joseph’s Academy motherhouse for $2.4M
Brothers of the Sacred Heart of New Orleans Inc. has purchased the motherhouse on the campus of St. Joseph's Academy from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Inc. for $2.4 million, according to property records.
State grants aim to lower insurance costs for property owners by bolstering homes
Homeowners in Louisiana will soon be able to apply for $10,000 grants to help bring their homes up to new building code standards that will drive down property insurance premiums, thanks to new funding from the state.
Nexus Louisiana incubator re-ups for three more years at Bon Carré
The Research Park Corporation board of directors has decided to extend the lease of the Nexus Louisiana technology park incubator at Bon Carré Business Center for three more years.
‘LaPolitics’: Legislature’s work likely isn’t done
The courts could force lawmakers into a special session on redistricting, to redraw Louisiana’s congressional map to accommodate a second Black majority district.
Remote job opportunities are dwindling across US
Many job seekers who were determined to get a remote job just a few months ago are hitting a wall as remote listings rapidly dwindle, The Wall Street Journal reports.
LSU-led team focused on energy innovation named finalist for $160M NSF grant
An LSU-led statewide coalition is one of 34 finalists for one of five $160 million National Science Foundation grants, the university announced today.L
Capital Region housing market slowdown continues in May as prices inch up
Homebuyers closed 867 sales last month in the Capital Region’s three main housing markets, which is down almost 32% from May 2022, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.
Roundup: I-12 roadwork / Cava goes public / Junk fees targeted
Lane closures: There will be lane closures on Interstate 12 Westbound starting at Essen Lane next week as crews repave portions of the road,...
Wary of future economic conditions, CFOs are becoming increasingly risk averse
Executives' optimism about the future took a step down in the second quarter, according to a survey of chief financial officers by Deloitte published...
Area business and health leaders to join Gov. Edwards on economic trip to Europe
Gov. John Bel Edwards is leading a group of Louisiana Economic Development officials along with business and bioscience leaders on a trip to France and Belgium.
Louisiana negotiating with companies on three offshore wind farm projects
Foreign developers have already made proposals to establish wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico that would be managed by Louisiana.
Former Winn-Dixie on Burbank leased
The former Winn Dixie property at the corner of Burbank and Lee drives has been leased.
LSU partnering with SkillStorm to offer online tech training courses
LSU Online & Continuing Education has launched a training partnership with SkillStorm to offer online courses with the goal of providing Louisiana employers with...
These constitutional amendments will be on the ballot this fall
The Louisiana Legislature concluded its legislative session for 2023 on June 8. During this session, seven constitutional amendments were passed, adding to the existing...
Roundup: Homeowner equity drops / Retail sales / US unemployment
Housing slump fallout: For the first time in more than a decade, the average U.S. homeowner with a mortgage has less home equity than...
Baton Rouge retail real estate holds steady thanks to strong consumer spending
After rebounding in 2021 from pandemic-related impacts on the market, Baton Rouge’s retail real estate sector remains reasonably strong despite some concerns.
LSU board weighs 10-year contract extension with multimedia rights manager
The LSU Board of Supervisors is poised to consider a 10-year extension of its multimedia rights agreement with Playfly Sports Properties.
