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Lawmaker accuses LSU System of neglecting Shreveport campus
State Rep. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, blasted LSU System administrators on the House floor Thursday
McCollister: Remember, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’
In 1992, Louisiana native James Carville coined the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid.” America was going through tough times and families were struggling at the time, and Carville cut right to the main issue for voters.
US added 253,000 jobs in April despite Fed’s rate hikes
America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates.
Businesses know they need to offer health insurance, but what about pet insurance?
When Mimi Singer Lee, the chief human resources officer for b1Bank, came over from LSU, she was leaving an organization with some 5,000 employees for one with only about 150.
‘LaPolitics’: A Trump ticket in Louisiana?
This is the second party endorsement for a candidate closely aligned to former President Donald Trump.
LSU mechanical engineering students’ project could have industry applications
As part of its senior capstone design project, a team of LSU mechanical engineering students is developing a process that could make embedding both...
Roundup: I-10 widening / Mortgage rates / Facebook sanctions
Possible slowdown: The Department of Transportation and Development sent out a notice today warning drivers of additional work activity along Interstate 10 from the...
‘Antiques Roadshow’ rolled into Baton Rouge this week
This week, the 20-time Emmy-nominated PBS series Antiques Roadshow made Baton Rouge its first stop for its upcoming season.
Third 225GIVES event ends at midnight; $800K raised so far
Baton Rouge’s third-ever 24-hour online fundraiser supporting local nonprofits is happening today.
Louisiana lawmakers want to be seen on God’s side during election year
During an election year in Louisiana, lawmakers want to be seen as on God's side in a state where Christianity is the dominant faith.
Get to know 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree Connie Fabré
It has been 19 years since she took the helm at GBRIA, and during her tenure, Fabre has guided the organization in bringing about meaningful, impactful change.
How Amazon is changing customer expectations in the industrial supply chain
The petrochemical industry is in the middle of a transformation of sorts in terms of its logistics and supply chain processes.
US Chamber pledges to help small businesses get quicker payment processing
For small suppliers, slow payments from large companies can be costly. But now, a cohort of corporations have come together to try to balance payment terms so that small firms are treated more equitably, Inc. reports.
Roundup: BREW pitch / Angel Reese / Pennington partnership
New location: Due to weather concerns, Nexus Louisiana is moving Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week’s high-stakes pitch competition on Friday from the rooftop of the...
JR Ball: Personal income is a taxing issue
Let’s set aside for the moment that state Rep. Richard Nelson’s utopian dream of taking a blowtorch to Louisiana’s personal income.
Louisiana petrochemical industry launching sustainability effort
After residents of Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, put a national spotlight on their environmental concerns, petrochemical giants are backing the creation of a new “sustainability council,” documents show.
US initial jobless claims rise but remain low overall
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains low overall.
Gayle Benson says funding for state’s entrepreneurs isn’t nearly enough
Louisiana should be one of the best places in the country for entrepreneurship because the characteristics its residents are known for—creativity, originality and resilience—also are hallmarks of the most successful entrepreneurs, Gayle Benson said today.
How ending the federal public health emergency will impact your business
The Department of Health and Human Services will end the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 on May 11, because of a decline in...
Roundup: Louisiana job gains / Higher ed diversity / Bank targeted
Net increase: Private sector employment in Louisiana increased by 7.3% during the third quarter of 2022, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau...
