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Roundup: School security / Unemployment / Economic forecastÂ
Response to shootings: In response to an increasing nationwide trend of shootings and other acts of violence in school facilities, the Louisiana Board of...
Louisiana House conservatives form Freedom CaucusÂ
At least three conservative Republicans in the Louisiana House of Representatives have formed the new House Freedom Caucus
How a tax extension could delay your business loanÂ
If you’re planning to apply for a business loan this year, understand the impact an extension could have so you can keep your finances on track.Â
NOLA developer purchases office building on North Boulevard for $5.5M
New Orleans Key North Boulevard LLC has purchased a vacant office building on North Boulevard for $5.5 million, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Medicaid changes expected to have ripple effect on Capital Region health care
With the official end of the COVID-19 health emergency, Louisiana is expected to begin dropping hundreds of thousands of people from Medicaid rolls later this year.Â
Median wages rising for Louisiana workers who stay in their jobs
Louisiana's median annual salary for workers who've stayed in their role for the past 12 months was $54,300 in March, a year-over-year gain of...
Roundup: Bluebonnet closure / Fewer Louisiana children / Election billsÂ
Fuel spill: A reported fuel spill forced first responders to shut down part of Bluebonnet Boulevard late this morning. Officials with the Baton Rouge...
How Mid City home decor seller Shop House lets customers visualize purchases
Claire Marron put in plenty of work to renovate a small blue house on Acadian Thruway, but she’s not planning on living there
Companies use subtle wording in job ads to keep older people from applying
The government says that by 2031 there will be an estimated 4.8 million more men and women who are at least 65 years old in the U.S. workforce.
Does your company provide space for breastfeeding? It’ll soon be the law
If you haven't set aside a space for employees to breastfeed at your workplace, you'll most likely need to do so soon, according to Inc. magazine.Â
Banking industry wants Legislature to strengthen penalties against ATM thieves
A rise in ATM thefts has the Louisiana banking industry turning to the Legislature for help.
NFIB state chapter readies push for tax cuts
The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business plans to press for tax cuts in light of the state’s surplus of dollars.
Roundup: IRS promise / Gas pipelines / Ascension Parish schoolsÂ
‘Real world improvements’: New IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel delivered a tax-season pledge Tuesday that the agency will use an $80 billion infusion of cash...
Bernhard Capital-backed Grace Hebert Curtis acquires Florida architectural firm
Bernhard Capital-backed Grace Hebert Curtis Architects announced today it has acquired architectural firm Bullock Tice Associates.
How soon could ExxonMobil’s low-carbon business overtake oil and gas revenues?  Â
ExxonMobil’s low-carbon business has the potential to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue and outperform the company's traditional oil and gas side...
Blue Cross leaders say the sale to Elevance will help it stay competitiveÂ
Why Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana officials believe the proposed sale to Elevance Health is necessary to remain competitive.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: New study links artificial...
A new study found a direct correlation between erythritol (a sugar substitute found in many reduced-sugar products) and blood clots, stroke, heart attack and...
Taxes take center stage at business-hosted governor candidate forum
Seven candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor promised to improve the climate for the state’s businesses if elected.Â
LSU professor working to develop lithium battery alternative
An associate professor at LSU is using a Board of Regents grant to design a non-metal rechargeable battery that might one day replace lithium batteries on Earth and in space.
Baton Rouge unemployment fell to 3.1% in February
Baton Rouge's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 3.1% in February, down 0.1 percentage point from January.
