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Roundup: Livingston Parish schools / Drilling rules / Energy markets
Sales tax: The Livingston Parish Educational Facilities Improvement District board voted Monday to ask voters to approve a one-cent sales tax to fund pay...
Is the US really careening toward a recession?
The overwhelming view among economists and Fed watchers is that the country is barreling toward a recession, The Washington Post reports.
Developer buys land near Amazon’s Cortana site for new Starbucks
New Orleans-based Dorsey Development has purchased land next to the Raising Cane's on Florida Boulevard, which is also near the site of the Amazon fulfillment center now under construction. Plans are to build a Starbucks at the location.
Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats
Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Parade in Pasadena paid off for Louisiana’s tourism...
What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold
By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under pay transparency laws, requiring companies to disclose compensation information, a...
Roundup: Black Friday sales / Entergy / Macron in New Orleans
Shopping sprees: Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites....
Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race
The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies and cliffhangers, according to USA Today Network.
Republican Attorney General...
Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike
Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
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Local startup wins pitch competition for its twist on advertising
Aura Advertising Co. offers an advertising concept with a twist. The company partners with drivers for Uber, Lyft and ASAP to run its digital...
Metro Council to question Mayor Broome on budget
East Baton Rouge Metro Council members will have another chance Tuesday to quiz Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration about the mayor’s proposed $1.08 billion...
Do incentive systems encourage bad behavior on the part of employees?
In 2020, Wells Fargo paid $3 billion to settle claims that employees had committed widespread consumer abuses ranging from opening unauthorized accounts to forging...
Potash mines hampering ExxonMobil in Permian Basin
A vital crop nutrient that lies underground near oil and natural gas reserves is holding back ExxonMobil’s development of a key asset in the...
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday
Retailers are prepared for a blockbuster holiday shopping season following Black Friday, but consumers burned by the highest inflation in a generation may have other ideas.
Roundup: BRAC endorsement / Word of the year / Pandemic
Sheriff’s office funding: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced its support for the renewal of the parishwide Law Enforcement District millage for the...
How do you create a safe workplace? It starts with culture
Organizational flaws are usually to blame for a poor safety culture, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue. Fortunately, there’s a lot an...
Roundup: North Baton Rouge Rouses / Christmas movies / Tax tips
Moving forward: Rouses is moving forward with plans for a full-service grocery store in north Baton Rouge on the northwest corner of Florida Boulevard...
Tips to take the nightmare out of networking
Inc. has compiled a few tricks to make networking easier for people who fall in the latter group
More US homebuyers turning to adjustable rate mortgages
Mortgage rates are more than double what they were a year ago, so many homebuyers are looking for ways to put off some of the pain for a few years.
Louisiana rakes in $26.4M in taxes during first full year of legal sports betting
Louisiana’s first full year of legal sports betting resulted in more than $1.8 billion in wagers, generating over $26.4 million in taxes for the state.
Digital concealed handgun permits can now be displayed on LA Wallet
Louisiana residents can now add a legal, digital version of their Louisiana concealed handgun permit to LA Wallet,
