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Friday, September 05, 2008

Issue: April 08, 2008

2008 Business Awards and Hall of Fame

Success in business is worthy of recognition, and local companies make a major contribution to the quality of life in our community.

The TOPS program is one of the most successful and popular government programs in Louisiana. But one legislator wants to mess with it. Also: What to call New Orleans school program, Why did Lombardi and LSU Board get involved in the athletic director search?, July elections may be on way out, congratulations to the Lady Tigers and a salute to Huey Wilson.

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April 8, 2008 issue

Here’s looking at you

Efforts to lower health care costs through ‘transparency’ appear to be growing legs.

Wings and things

Metro Airport leads the effort for more state funding for existing aviation infrastructure.

Double bonus

Baton Rouge-based Mattress Direct takes advantage of GO Zone and Economic Stimulus Act incentives to record unprecedented growth.

Senior moments

Alice and David Landry are among baby boomer retirees who have fallen victim to alleged broker’s fraud.

Adam’s eve

LRA’s deputy director prepares to carry forth the initiatives set by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber as its new president/CEO.

They’ve got game

Former LSU basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry and Jack Warner rely on teamwork and fundamentals to court success with their bars and restaurants.

A bridge to the future

Pointe Coupee Parish reboots its land-use plan in advance of the 2010 opening of the John James Audubon Bridge.

Little room to breathe

With the clock ticking toward Opening Day, there was much work to be done for Privé’s co-owners.

The price is not always right

There’s nothing illegal about price-checking, but the bid process does have flaws.

A few dollars more

April really is the cruelest month.

The New Orleans reality

New Orleans residents should stop with the conspiracy theories about how Baton Rouge is muscling in on their turf and concentrate on saving their city.

Still driving the train

Gov. Bobby Jindal is on a roll after two successful special sessions and the Legislature wants to stay on for the ride. That should be easy to do, thanks to all the money flowing into the budget and a substantial, but not over-reaching agenda.