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Why legislators shelved a proposed sports gaming tax increase
Amid pushback from the gambling industry, a Louisiana lawmaker has deferred his bill to increase the sales tax on online sports betting from 15%...
A new technology at BRG could improve patient care
Anesthesiologists at Baton Rouge General have new technology to streamline procedures.
Cox Business recently supplied Baton Rouge General with approximately 50 high-tech tablets for use...
The film industry responds to a legislative setback
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-12 to approve a bill that would, among other reforms, eliminate the state’s tax incentive program...
These two Gulf South credit unions are planning to merge
A Mississippi-based credit union and another headquartered in Louisiana announced plans Wednesday for a merger.
Louisiana’s Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union would be merged into...
See who purchased the One American Place building
One American Place in downtown Baton Rouge was sold Wednesday morning at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s auction for a tick under $20...
Is DC doing enough to protect the US shrimp industry?
Three Congressmen are calling for a federal review on whether the U.S. Treasury Department is properly protecting American industries, including the shrimping sector, from...
A judge has blocked the ethics board from naming a new administrator
A Baton Rouge judge has temporarily prevented the Louisiana Board of Ethics from moving forward with replacing its top employee in response to a...
Why the Justice Department wants to block the $3.3B sale of Amedisys
The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys, citing concerns the combination would hinder access to home health...
Another Baton Rouge company is suing over trademark infringement
Baton Rouge-based Quality Court Industries LLC is suing Texas-based TBK Partners LLC for trademark infringement.
QCI specializes in the construction of basketball, pickleball and tennis...
What historic building tax credits have meant for downtown Baton Rouge
Roughly 100 downtown Baton Rouge buildings have been renovated and returned to commerce thanks to the Louisiana Rehabilitation of Historic Structures Tax Credit Program,...
Roundup: Tax reform / Oxbow Rum / Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
On to the Senate: On Tuesday afternoon, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 1 in a vote of 87-12 to provide a flat...
How to retire without regrets
Retiring can be a huge—and wrenching—transition for those who have worked for decades to establish a meaningful professional identity over the course of their...
The key economic data you should be paying attention to this week
U.S. inflation and retail sales numbers will highlight this week’s economic data as investors continue to digest the implications of Donald Trump’s victory in...
Roundup: Southwest Airlines / Phelps Dunbar / Advice from Howard Schultz
Labor costs: Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities and at its headquarters as...
The latest on the special session to overhaul the state’s tax structure
Lawmakers introduced 31 bills last week to kick off Louisiana’s special legislative session, called by Gov. Jeff Landry to overhaul the state’s tax code...
These two Bluebonnet retail properties just sold for a combined $5.2M
A Chicago-based real estate brokerage and property investment company has purchased two retail strip properties in the Bluebonnet Parc Shopping Center near the Mall...
Louisiana Chemical Association launches search for a new leader
The Louisiana Chemical Association and its sister organization, the Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance, have initiated a search to identify their next leader, the organizations...
How a local painting company found its niche
The painting business has become more competitive over the last decade, and to stay competitive, it takes strong client relationships, says Prestigious Painting owner...
This Government Street business is closing
Arts and entertainment spot DIY Disco will close at the end of the month, the business announced on social media Friday.
Former mechanical engineer Chloe...
LSU tiger provider has a history mistreatment citations―and animal escapes
After months of brainstorming, Gov. Jeff Landry and other supporters have found a live tiger to attend this Saturday’s LSU-Alabama game. But officials are...
