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Flatlining
Statewide population and job count trends have been troubling over the last eight years. With elections coming this fall, voters should press candidates…
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Andrew Fitzgerald
Is Baton Rouge the Chemical Engineering Capital of the US?
The Capital Region's large, specialized labor force sets it up well to lead the global energy transition
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Jake Polansky, MPA
BR hits record for middle- to upper-income enrollment in local public schools
This 10-year high could bring big impacts for students across East Baton Rouge Parish
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Jake Polansky, MPA
New Businesses BREWing in Baton Rouge
Almost 5,000 new businesses have opened in East Baton Rouge since January 2020; supporting the region's entrepreneurs could ensure that number continues…
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Jake Polansky, MPA
Why your company should hire high school-aged interns
Hiring more high school-aged interns today could have big impacts on tomorrow's labor force.
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Jake Polansky, MPA
Bucking the Trend in Higher Education
While the state and nation have seen declines in enrollment, the Capital Region has seen a spike in public college and university enrollment. Is the…
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Jake Polansky, MPA
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Andrew Fitzgerald
How many more people are working from home?
The share of workers who worked primarily from home increased steadily in Baton Rouge during the 2010s, rising from 2.5% of all workers in 2011 to 3.5…
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Jake Polansky, MPA
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