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PAR: Lawmakers must be cautious in spending extra cash
Louisiana’s treasury remains flush from better-than-expected corporate, personal income, sales and severance tax collections.
Why tipping requests are suddenly everywhere
Tacking a 20% tip on top of a $4 croissant is one thing, but now tip requests are showing up for locksmiths, baby formula...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is there a connection...
More than 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. take antidepressants, and these common medications could be connected to bone health, especially in women....
New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios
David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.
LSU faculty awarded patent for miniature light that boosts algae production
Two LSU faculty members were recently awarded a patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels, the school announced this afternoon.
Roundup: Gun sales / Netflix crackdown / AI research
Tax break: Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to give a tax break to promote gun ownership and sales. Sen. Stewart Cathey's Senate Bill...
Corporate franchise tax phase-out moves forward in Legislature
Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.
Looking for a coffee shop with later hours? Here’s where to go
You may think that coffee shops are just for the early risers, but there are plenty of spots in Baton Rouge that are making fresh brews and special menu items for night owls, too.
State offices continue to spar over use of historic NOLA building
The office that oversees state museums does not ensure that an apartment it controls in a historic New Orleans building is being used only...
Property containing indoor gun range at Millerville sells for $4.6M
The property containing Range USA on Greens at Millerville Boulevard has sold for $4.6 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish...
What do employees really want from companies?
In the wake of the pandemic, there’s been fierce debate about what workers really want.
Roundup: Slavery ban / Apple chipmaker deal / Streaming merger
Revised attempt: The state representative who last year suggested a change to the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude—and then asked voters...
While Texas balks, Louisiana pursues clean energy projects
While the Texas Legislature is considering bills designed to reduce the state’s reliance on wind and solar power, Edwards happily described his work with Louisiana Republicans to turn that state into a hub for clean energy along the Gulf Coast.
Why companies don’t want their employees taking Ozempic to lose weight
Many Americans who are looking to use medications like Ozempic to lose weight are hitting a barrier: Their employers’ health plans won’t pay for them.
Alford: State budget negotiation becomes a timing issue
There’s the math inside the state budget, and then there’s the math to pass the state budget.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Like-new office warehouse with laydown
This like-new industrial office warehouse is located just off Highway 190 in Port Allen and is less than 8 minutes from both Mississippi River...
Magpie Cafe changes ownership
The couple behind Magpie Cafe have sold the business, it was announced over the weekend.
Local businessmen buy industrial property on Thomas Road for $1.3M
A pair of local businessmen purchased an industrial property on Thomas Road about halfway between north Baton Rouge and Baker for $1.32 million
Roundup: $7.6B Chevron deal / LSU, Southern grads / LED initiative
Shale producer acquired: Chevron announced today it is increasing its U.S. oil and gas footprint by acquiring shale producer PDC Energy Inc. in a...
Shell’s Zydeco pipeline expected to be back in operation this week
Shell’s Zydeco crude pipeline is expected to restart this week after it was taken offline in April, according to market intelligence firm Argus.
