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How will the new SCOTUS ruling on wetlands regulation affect Louisiana?

Business David Jacobs
Patrick Courreges, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, says DNR doesn’t expect much impact here, adding that state regulators don’t necessarily use the same definitions for wetlands as the EPA.

PSC rules for ‘abandoned’ utility poles, stronger grid slow in coming

Business David Jacobs
Well over a year after launching the effort, the Louisiana Public Service Commission has not issued rules regarding strengthening the electricity distribution grid and taking care of abandoned utility poles. 

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Capital Region residents are especially pessimistic about the state’s direction

Business David Jacobs
Most Louisiana residents say the state is headed in the wrong direction, and the pessimism is highest in the Capital Region, according to an LSU survey. 
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ThreeSixtyEight chosen to create talent attraction campaign for Baton Rouge 

Business Deanna B. Narveson
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge today announced they have selected ThreeSixtyEight to develop and launch a previously announced national talent attraction website and marketing campaign for the city.
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Metro Council to consider seeking cultural district tax breaks for LSU area

Business David Jacobs
The Metro Council will consider asking state officials to designate an LSU Cultural District. 
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Baton Rouge doctor and film producer lands award, distribution deal in Cannes

Business David Jacobs
Greg Ward, a Baton Rouge doctor and executive producer of films, is having a productive trip to this week’s Cannes film festival. 
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Opinion| Personal income is a taxing issue

JR Ball
Getting rid of the Louisiana personal income tax will require a complete overhaul of how we've done business for nearly a century.
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Opinion| Remember, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’

Rolfe McCollister
There will be many issues debated during the governor's race, but which candidate will do the best job of growing the Louisiana economy?
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Want to develop better habits? Start small

Whitney Johnson
Start small when working to develop better habits and always remember to celebrate the success of progress.

Leadership: 14 thoughts about building a great culture

Jon Gordon
HERE ARE 14 thoughts about leadership and how you can develop a strong culture in your organization: 1. Great leaders build and drive great cultures....

Leadership: Press play, not pause, on growth

Whitney Johnson
Growth is never a straight line and if often hard in uncertain times, but embracing the challenge is key to moving your organization forward.

Leadership: 7 ways to win with people

Jon Gordon
Boosting your influence and credibility with people will make you a more effective leader.
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LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward talks hiring and managing top talent on Strictly Business

Business Business Report Staff
Why does LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward view his management style as more executive producer and less CEO? What's the No. 1 trait he...

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