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This new technology is helping BRG improve patient care
Anesthesiologists at Baton Rouge General have new technology to streamline procedures.  Cox Business recently supplied Baton ...
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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 ...
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Film industry stakeholders optimistic about tax credits despite House setback
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-12 to approve a bill that would, among other reforms, eliminate ...
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New coworking space planned for Baton Rouge, but with a twist
A first-of-its-kind women’s coworking space is in the works in Baton Rouge.  Abbey Kish, CEO of Kish Consulting, plans to ...
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The hidden costs of in-house landscaping: Why outsourcing may be the smarter choice
Sponsored by Mullin As businesses grow and expand their facilities, the challenges of maintaining a pristine landscape can ...
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Why legislators shelved a proposed sports gambling 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% to 51% after the gambling industry pushed back against ...
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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 Keesler ...
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Roundup: Voter turnout / Homebuilders / New Amazon focus
Voter turnout in Louisiana for the 2024 presidential election was down from previous presidential contests. According to unofficial numbers, voter participation in the state was lower than in the ...
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Here’s how the Metro Council wants to spend $2.5M in federal dollars
A budget amendment allocating some $2.5 million for various projects headlines the agenda for tonight’s Metro Council meeting. If the council approves the item, the money will be reallocated from the ...
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St. George will have two at-large council members
The St. George City Council at its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing two at-large council seats for the city. In October, the council approved a separate ordinance that established ...
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This Louisiana lawmaker wants a new means of settling business disputes
While most of the current special session’s agenda is centered around tax reform, one constitutional amendment looks to set up new state courts outside of the traditional judicial system, Louisiana ...
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Roundup: Special session / Digital scams / Honeywell
In session: Today, Louisiana’s House of Representatives is scheduled to consider House Bill 2, establishing a flat corporate tax rate and eliminating certain credits and tax breaks, as well as House ...