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Baton Rouge film executives are getting to know industry players in Los Angeles
Executives from three Baton Rouge film production companies—Celtic Studios, Crafty Apes and Pixel Magic—recently hosted a networking happy hour event in Los Angeles.
Kidz Karousel closes deal for Rouzan property
The owners of Kidz Karousel Childhood Development Center have closed on a one-acre property for their long-planned childcare center in Rouzan.
Roundup: State unemployment / Warehouse demand / Computer chips
Fewer claims: Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor says. New...
Louisiana’s crime-focused special legislative session begins
Under new conservative leadership, Louisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature gathers today for a special legislative session that could reshape the state's criminal justice system and the public safety sector.
Why Louisiana higher ed faculty and staff members look to leave the state
Matthew Green, an assistant professor of education at UL Lafayette, wants to finish his career in the state but says his poor retirement prospects...
Here’s why the tech industry isn’t likely to turn US health care upside down
At first glance, it looks like the U.S. health care industry is prime for major disruption. Digital technology advances, especially in artificial intelligence, have...
Food truck featuring Korean corn dogs shutting down
Tastea, a bubble tea and Korean corn dog food truck business, announced Thursday it will cease operating later this month after two years in...
Roundup: Crawfish season / Gasoline prices / Consumer sentiment
Prices falling: This week, the Crawfish Price Index shows the average price per pound is roughly $10.72, a $2 drop from last week's $12.79....
Gov. Landry declares a state of emergency over lack of police officers
Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order earlier today declaring a state of emergency over the shortage of police officers across the state.
The Louisiana...
Companies are prioritizing cost cutting across the board
Finance chiefs are chipping away at their companies’ expense lines despite a much improved economic backdrop and increased confidence that the U.S. economy has...
See how Louisiana university endowment growth compares nationally
Endowments that support Louisiana universities performed sluggishly when compared with the national average, but their growth is actually better than schools with some of the largest donor accounts.
Baton Rouge casino revenue down in January from prior month
Baton Rouge casinos saw their cumulative January revenue fall by 9.6% from December, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.
Roundup: US housing starts / Wholesale prices / Growing wealth
Homebuilding falls: U.S. single-family homebuilding fell in January, likely because of harsh weather conditions, but a rise in permits for future construction suggested a...
‘LaPolitics’: Jim Engster addresses his own role in politics
LaPolitics: You are part of this year’s inductees into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame. What does that mean to you?
Jim Engster,...
How can small businesses keep productivity gains going?
Most small business owners are currently benefiting from the ongoing burst in labor productivity, but it sustaining that momentum will be the key to growth, according to Inc.
Gambling in Louisiana slowed significantly last month. Here’s why
Louisiana gaming revenues were down across the board in January as the state faced winter weather that took a toll on the industry.
U.S. House passes bill to reverse Biden pause of some LNG exports
The U.S. House voted Thursday to approve a bill that would preempt the Biden administration’s move last month to pause new approvals for some liquefied natural gas exports.
Here’s what’s on Monday’s Planning Commission agenda
Belle of Baton Rouge’s request for rezoning, part of its plan to move its gaming operations inland, will go before the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission on Monday.
Should businesses stop boosting posts from their iPhones? Meta thinks so
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reignited its longstanding feud with Apple, Wall Street Journal reports.
Roundup: Angel Reese / Mortgage rates rise / Wells Fargo
On the cover: LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese is featured on the cover of the March/April 2024 issue of Woman’s Health, a lifestyle...
