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Roundup: Metro Council / LSU Lakes crashes / School vaccine mandates
Heading to the polls: The Metro Council last night approved a proposal that could add a new chief of staff, a new city-parish manager...
‘LaPolitics’: A Q&A with NFIB’s Leah Long on what’s impacting Louisiana businesses
LaPolitics: What were you doing before you joined NFIB, and what is your new role with the business organization?
Leah Long, state director of National...
How do gas prices compare to this time last year?
Gas prices are rising faster than usual because of severe weather and other factors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Prices at the pump typically rise...
Baton Rouge-based Beacon expands to Florida through acquisition
Beacon Behavioral Partners, a provider of support services for behavioral health practices based in Baton Rouge, announced on Thursday its acquisition of The Neuropsychiatry...
Lawmakers closer to ending Louisiana’s 3-year rule for insurers
A consumer protection law adopted after Hurricane Katrina that stops homeowner insurance companies from canceling policies without good reason could be repealed by state...
See how much the US economy grew last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous...
Mayor announces grant funding for youth centers
More than $1 million of grant awards will; be used to develop two community spaces to provide essential services and opportunities for at-risk youth...
Disney, Florida governor move to settle longstanding feud
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are moving closer to settling a lawsuit regarding a special taxing district that covers...
US crude inventories rise despite a predicted decrease
U.S. crude oil inventories and gasoline stocks both increased last week, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The growth follows as refiners stepped up their capacity...
Here’s how state lawmakers are addressing foreign seafood imports
Lawmakers advanced two separate measures this week that aim to address the growing import of seafood into Louisiana, reports Louisiana Illuminator.
The low cost and...
How safe are Louisiana bridge crossings over the Mississippi?
Following the devastating bridge collapse early Tuesday morning in Baltimore that has left six people missing, Louisiana officials are working to assure residents that...
Roundup: Walgreens lawsuit / 100 Black Men / BJ’s Wholesale
Settling: Walgreens has agreed to pay a former employee of an Alexandria store $205,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing the store of refusing to...
Companies rerouting cargo after Baltimore bridge collapse
The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast,...
Budget brands are targeting luxury shoppers
Some of the largest budget brands in the country are shifting their focus to target a different demographic than in the past: the wealthy.
That’s...
Here’s the latest on development along the Florida Boulevard corridor
What’s the status of the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor? The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will...
Roundup: BRPD overtime / Dollar Tree prices / Fast-food demographics
Proactive measures: After a wave of violent crime in Baton Rouge over the weekend, Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse announced the mayor’s office...
State moves closer to funding private school tuition for any student
Legislation creating education savings accounts—that would allow Louisiana to pay for any student to attend private school—is gaining momentum in both the state House...
Senate approves second majority-Black seat for Supreme Court
Under new district boundaries approved by the Louisiana Senate on Tuesday, Black judges would be favored to win two seats on the state Supreme...
Your chance to give: LSU Giving Day, sponsored by LSU Foundation
Today, March 27, is LSU Giving Day 2024! Every supporter is invited to be counted by giving $5 or more. Your gift on LSU...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Are energy drinks OK...
Drinking energy drinks regularly at any age can lead to increased anxiety, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, hyperactivity, inattention, sleep disturbances, and weight...
