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House votes to prevent rail strike, impose deal on unions
The U.S. House moved urgently Wednesday to head off the looming nationwide rail strike, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.
Mayor Broome announces Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as new CAO
In a significant shake-up of her administration, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced that former Louisiana National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis will replace Darryl Gissel as the city’s chief administrative officer.
Private hiring slowed nationwide in November
Private hiring slowed sharply during November in a sign that the historically tight labor market could be losing some steam, according to a report...
Roundup: Rail strike / US job openings / Consumer confidence
Congress steps in: Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike, reluctantly intervening in a labor dispute to stop what...
US revises up last quarter’s economic growth, easing recession fears
Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September, the government said this...
DIY Disco arts and cocktail bar opening in Mid City next month
DIY Disco, a new arts and entertainment spot, today announced plans to open Dec. 10 on Government Street near Radio Bar.
LABI input likely to shape medical marijuana workplace policy
A state panel has three weeks left to wrap up work on draft legislation to protect workers who use medical marijuana. Before then, members...
Louisiana has fewest EV chargers per capita in US
Louisiana has the lowest number of EV chargers per capita, with just 8.3 chargers per 100,000 residents, according to a new report from software firm CoPilot.
Foot Clinic of Baton Rouge plans to move, but not far
Plans are in the works for the Foot Clinic of Baton Rouge to move from its current location on Bluebonnet Boulevard to a new one to be built about 50 yards away.
Plans in the works for townhome development near Millerville and I-12
Plans are underway for a 73-unit townhome and garden home project near the intersection of Millerville Road and Interstate 12.
Roundup: Pennington study / ASAP and Chipotle / Stephenson
Benefits of potatoes: A recent study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center on the dietary and health benefits of potatoes is making national headlines and...
BRAC canvas attendees reunite to discuss Baton Rouge’s future
For nearly three hours on Monday afternoon, a group of more than 60 area leaders in business, local government and education met in a training center at Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation’s office off Acadian Thruway to discuss the future of Baton Rouge.
PAR commentary: State should avoid using trust fund to cover budget shortfalls
Louisiana has quietly poured more than $1 billion in higher-than-usual business tax collections into a 6-year-old trust fund aimed at lessening the state’s overreliance...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back mortgages topping $1M in high-cost areas
For the first time, the federal government is going to start backstopping mortgages of more than $1 million in high-cost housing markets like California and New York.
Mississippi River barge crisis eases as water levels begin to rise
A record-breaking drought throughout the Mississippi River basin is finally beginning to ease, The Gazette reports.
Former Hancock Whitney branch on Industriplex sells for $800,000
Hancock Whitney Bank's former branch on Industriplex Boulevard has sold for $800,000, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Baton Rouge shared workspace The Brewery readies for opening
So she decided to open The Brewery, a facility containing collaborative workspaces and meeting rooms.
Alford: GOP governor could test Legislature’s newfound independence
As we approach the 2023 statewide election cycle, Republicans are on the verge of capturing a supermajority in both the House and Senate for the first time in modern history.
Louisiana projected GDP drop means job growth also likely to slow in 2023
Most of Louisiana’s nine major metro areas are expected to see more job growth than initially expected through the rest of the year, but...
In addition to cutting costs, modularization is reducing construction injuries
The petrochemical industry is effectively reducing injuries and fatalities by integrating more modular components into its construction projects, according to a new feature from...
