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Why a federal judge struck down the new overtime rules
Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more...
These Louisiana congressmen want to expand the state’s borders
A pair of Louisiana congressmen are asking their peers to expand Louisiana’s state waters along the coast further into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Offshore...
Roundup: Future rate cuts / Walmart / Exxon’s outlook
Slowing things down: As labor market risks have somewhat decreased, Federal Reserve officials are maintaining broad support for a careful approach to future rate...
St. George Transition District leader talks tax transfer vote
On Dec. 7, St. George voters will decide whether to transfer control of the revenue from the 2% sales tax collected in the new...
Who has applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next leader?
Sixteen candidates thus far have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next president and CEO, as reported last week.
Applications obtained by Daily Report through a...
See what CABL says about the new tax structure
The Council for a Better Louisiana has released a new commentary on the recent legislative special session that looked to overhaul Louisiana’s tax structure.
While the...
Roundup: EV chargers / LNG export moratorium / EV rebate revival
EV innovation: A number of startups, and the cities contracting with them, want to put EV chargers right on the street to make them...
What to know about the Outlook outage
If you’re having email problems today—you’re not alone.
Thousands of workers across the nation on Monday reported issues with Microsoft’s suite of products, including the...
After years of steady growth, what’s on the horizon for b1Bank?
Over the course of the past seven years, Baton Rouge-based b1Bank has quintupled in size.
CEO Jude Melville tells Daily Report that much of that...
The latest on the special session that ends Monday
Two pieces of legislation that would make a temporary pay raise for K-12 teachers and school support workers permanent received final passage Friday in...
Unemployment claims in Louisiana are rising again
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana continue to rise, according to the latest figures, bucking national trends as claims across the nation fell last week.
There...
Tax collections rose in August. See how much
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See what BTR is expecting this holiday travel season
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is preparing for one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons in recent years.
With over 18.3 million passengers expected to...
Roundup: Community Coffee campaign / Delta Utilities / Honeywell
One cup at a time: Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee launched a new brand campaign on Friday dubbed “Generations.” The campaign aims to connect the...
See which Baton Rouge seafood restaurant has new owners
Alfredo Kulici, owner of Baton Rouge restaurants LaContea and Jabby’s Pizza, is the new owner of Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant.
Kulici purchased the Perkins Road seafood...
This oil company faces federal charges for alleged Clean Water Act violations
Federal authorities have indicted Phillips 66 in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities announced Thursday.
The Texas-based company, which...
Sen. Bill Cassidy is looking ahead to 2026
For more than a month, Sen. Bill Cassidy's team has laid the groundwork for a shock-and-awe campaign, touting a $5.8-million war chest and releasing...
Mike Polito endorses Sid Edwards; Ted James responds
MAPP CEO Mike Polito—once a financial and vocal backer of Democrat Ted James—has endorsed Republican Sid Edwards for mayor.
Polito sent an email announcing his...
Roundup: SBA leadership / Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion / Red Lobster
Who’s next?: While Pres. Donald Trump has named most of his new Cabinet, there has been little speculation over who will be the next...
Here’s the latest on Nexus Louisiana’s CEO search
Sixteen candidates have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s new permanent leader.
Anita Tillman, co-chair of the selection committee overseeing the Nexus CEO search, provided an...
