GET DAILY REPORT FREE
Loren Scott predicts 16,200 new Capital Region jobs over the next two years
The Baton Rouge metro area could gain 7,900 jobs next year and 8,300 in 2026, according to the latest version of the Louisiana Economic...
Stephen Loy announces he’s leaving Nexus
Stephen Loy is leaving Nexus Louisiana to accept a position with LSU-led FUEL.
Loy, who has been with Nexus for more than 20 years, will...
Landry announces appointments to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Governor Jeff Landry today announced his appointments to the LSU Board of Supervisors.
Named to the governing board are John “Scott” Ballard, Rebecca F. Boniol, John H....
BRAC names new CEO
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today named Lori Melancon as its new president and CEO.
Melancon, who started her economic development career at BRAC in...
News alert: Blue Cross Blue Shield names new CEO
Baton Rouge-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced Tuesday morning that its board of directors has named Bryan Camerlinck as President and...
Louisiana congressional map thrown out by federal judges
After nearly three weeks of deliberations, a trio of federal judges on Tuesday rejected the new congressional district map that would have given Louisiana...
Gov. Landry signs executive order killing ITEP job creation requirements
During his keynote speech at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s annual meeting today, Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order aimed at streamlining participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program.
Blue Cross Blue Shield withdraws its plan of sale, again
On the eve of its scheduled public hearing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana informed Louisiana officials it was withdrawing its plan of reorganization...
Federal lawsuit filed to overturn Louisiana’s new congressional district map
A group of 12 plaintiffs is suing Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry over the state’s new congressional district map, alleging the map violates civil rights protected by the 14th and 15th amendments.
Louisiana, Amtrak sign agreement for passenger rail between Baton Rouge, New Orleans
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Amtrak Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gardner joined other officials to sign a service development agreement that will advance the return of intercity passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Loren Scott projects 24,500 new jobs for Capital Region over next two years
The Baton Rouge metro area could gain 11,500 jobs next year and 13,000 in 2025, according to the latest version of the Louisiana Economic Forecast led by economist Loren Scott, which would represent local employment growth of 2.7% and 3%, respectively.
Woman’s Hospital to open mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women
Woman’s Hospital will open Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit dedicated to serving pregnant and postpartum women, hospital officials announced this morning.
LABI calls for phaseout of personal income tax, higher local collections
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says the state’s personal income tax should be phased out.
Ochsner Health partnering with MD Anderson for cancer treatment
Ochsner Health and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will partner to create the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in south Louisiana, the companies announced today.
Postlethwaite and Netterville agrees to become part of global advisory firm EisnerAmper
Baton Rouge-based accounting firm Postlethwaite & Netterville is being acquired by global business advisory firm EisnerAmper, the companies announced today.
Former DOTD secretary Shawn Wilson enters governor’s race
Former transportation secretary Shawn Wilson is officially joining the race to replace term-limited Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to be acquired by Elevance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Indianapolis-based Elevance Health Inc., the companies announced...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Accutane users report ‘free...
Social media is full of before and after photos of people claiming that the acne drug isotretinoin, or Accutane, gave them a free nose...
Construction poised for a big year, according to BRAC 2023 Economic Outlook
The construction sector, responsible for most of the Capital Region’s recent job losses, is poised for a big comeback next year, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Mayor Broome announces Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as new CAO
In a significant shake-up of her administration, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced that former Louisiana National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis will replace Darryl Gissel as the city’s chief administrative officer.
