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Support for legal abortion, recreational weed growing in Louisiana
Support for legal abortion in Louisiana is growing even as state lawmakers have moved to clamp down on abortion following the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, survey data shows.Â
New traffic lights coming to Baton Rouge with flashing yellow turn arrowsÂ
Work has begun to replace Baton Rouge-area traffic lights with ones that have flashing yellow turn signal arrows for drivers.Â
More than 220 lights have...
ExxonMobil signs carbon capture and storage agreement with Convent plant
ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to capture, transport and store up to 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, or CO2, per year at an in-state carbon capture and storage facility.
Roundup: Hollywood Casino / Unemployment / Volunteer awardsÂ
Revamped: Hollywood Casino’s overhaul to move onto land and expand its gambling and events spaces is nearly complete, WBRZ-TV reports. The casino is hiring...
The Great Resignation is over; job quitting returns to pre-pandemic levelÂ
The Great Resignation—the phenomenon that defined the pandemic-era labor market—is a thing of the past, Axios reports.Â
Hurricane season begins today, is your company prepared?Â
With today marking the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber has released its annual recommendations and checklists to help businesses prepare for weather emergencies.Â
BCBS of Louisiana will pay yet-to-be-determined rebates to policyholders
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is expected to pay federally mandated rebates to some groups and individuals this year.
Vivid Ink adding space at headquarters to expand corporate apparel production
Vivid Ink Graphics is constructing a 5,300-square-foot building at its headquarters on Airline Highway.
Chip Kline resigning from role as CPRA chairÂ
Chip Kline, state director of coastal activities and chair of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, is resigning from his position, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.Â
Roundup: DC flights / La. 1 bridge / Automatic brakesÂ
Taking to the skies: American Airlines’ daily round-trip service from Baton Rouge Metro Airport to Reagan International Airport in Washington, D.C., begins Thursday, according...
Saying the state is overrun with alligators, Louisiana lawmaker calls for action
A Louisiana lawmaker wants to explore expanding the hunting limits and season for alligators, which have exploded in population over the past 50 years.
Local roofing company caught up in name confusionÂ
An unfortunate mix-up is costing a local roofing company a lot of business, WBRZ-TV reports.
Jump in US job openings surprises economistsÂ
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor market and complicating Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation.
Employers posted...
How an impending Texas law could ultimately alter NIL donations at LSUÂ
LSU officials are eagerly monitoring a Texas bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would give universities in that state more direct involvement with NIL donations, potentially allowing schools to offer perks like priority points to NIL donors, Sports Illustrated reports.
Roundup: State pensions / FranU / Minimum wage billÂ
Legislation stalls: A resolution to discourage the state’s retirement systems from considering environmental, social, and governance policies in investment decisions stalled in a Senate...
Why workers still won’t come back to the office
At a time when restaurants, planes and concert arenas are packed to the rafters, office buildings remain half full.Â
CEO pay growth is slowing after years of rapid increasesÂ
After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is beginning to slow.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Can you get skin...
Melanoma can develop under and around both fingernails and toenails. While it’s considered rare, accounting for 3.5% of melanoma cases, it’s more common in...
Baton Rouge construction company wins contract with federal agency
Baton Rouge-based Dynamic Construction Group announced that it has been awarded contracts with three federal agencies.Â
Private equity-backed firm acquires local medical practiceÂ
Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus, or LENTS, has been acquired by private equity-backed firm Elevate ENT Partners, the companies announced today.
