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Senate committee OKs ban on AI images in political campaigns
The Louisiana Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs on Wednesday approved a handful of election-related bills on Wednesday, The Center Square reports, including...
Amid inflation pressures, wholesale prices continue to rise
U.S. wholesale prices accelerated again in February, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated and might not cool in the...
This measure would ban NDAs for workplace misconduct in Louisiana
Louisiana legislators could bar employers soon from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to hide sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior in the workplace, Louisiana Illuminator...
Mid-market companies looking at AI as a way to weather a potential downturn
Leaders of middle-market companies are feeling confident that artificial intelligence can lift their prospects for 2024, even while they prepare for a possible economic...
What can legislators do to lower auto insurance rates in Louisiana?
While Louisiana's property insurance crisis has commanded center stage since a rash of powerful hurricanes ravaged the coast and bayou country in 2020 and...
Roundup: Anti-theft measures / TikTok ban / Red dust site
Porch pirates: Two bills intended to combat theft were taken up by a Louisiana Senate committee on Tuesday. One of the proposed bills would...
The Water Campus is a decade old. What has it accomplished?
It has been a decade since community leaders and local and state government officials gathered at the old municipal dock overlooking the Mississippi River...
Baton Rouge General takes advantage of Entergy’s Power Through program
On Thursday, Baton Rouge General will break ground on a project that will bring whole-facility backup power to its Bluebonnet and Mid City hospitals.
The...
Omnidek announces global debut with partner expansion
Baton Rouge-based Omnidek, a business solutions software company, announced its global debut this week.
Meanwhile, Omnidek partner Sage, an accounting software company, announced it has...
Biden budget proposes new direct SBA lending program
President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion budget proposal this week that could potentially provide a new pathway to capital for small businesses, Inc....
How young household earnings in Baton Rouge compare to Southern counterparts
Young households in the Baton Rouge metro earn more than those in nearly every Southern midsized peer, according to a recent analysis by the...
What climate risks impact Baton Rouge homes?
Baton Rouge-area homes are among those nationwide with the highest potential for climate risks, according to research published by Realtor.com this week.
The website is...
Higher education bills to watch in Louisiana’s legislative session
Of the more than 1,000 bills filed for Louisiana’s regular legislative session, dozens would have far-reaching implications for the state’s public colleges and universities,...
Roundup: AI rules / Mugshots / Dollar Tree
Reel it in: Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act—the world’s first comprehensive set of...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Don’t fall for these...
Each year, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) combined affect between 300,000 to 600,000 people in the U.S., making it the third...
Waste Pro acquires Port-Allen based Workbox
Waste collection and disposal company Waste Pro announced Tuesday that it has acquired two divisions of Port Allen-based WorkBox.
Waste Pro’s Baton Rouge and New...
How a business accelerator can turbocharge a startup’s growth
Business accelerators, often termed “startup accelerators” or “startup factories,” are organizations dedicated to fostering the rapid growth of early-stage companies. But are accelerators effective...
Roundup: IBM layoffs / LNG exports / Southwest
Reducing staff: IBM on Tuesday told employees in its marketing and communications division that it’s slashing the size of its staff. The latest cuts...
This commercial space near Drusilla Lane was just purchased for $1.65M
Multitenant commercial office building Brookline Square, in Independence Plaza, was purchased by 9522 Brookline LLC for $1.65 million, according to a deal filed Tuesday...
Here are the changes being proposed for Baton Rouge’s Plan of Government
A new city-parish manager, a chief of staff, and an executive counsel to the Mayor’s Office are three of the changes being proposed by...
