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Welcome to the new (complete) Government Street
Tax revenues are up and traffic incidents are down - is Government Street a model for future development across Baton Rouge?
1 hr ago
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Jake Polansky, MPA
September 2023
Hard Hats are in High Demand
Employment in the Capital Region's construction sector is showing a strong post-COVID rebound
Sep 20
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Jake Polansky, MPA
August 2023
Pains, Claims, and Automobiles
Insurance data released earlier this year paints a clear picture as to why Louisiana car insurance rates are so high – insurance companies pay out twice…
Aug 22
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Andrew Fitzgerald
July 2023
Flatlining
Statewide population and job count trends have been troubling over the last eight years. With elections coming this fall, voters should press candidates…
Jul 19
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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
Jul 6
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Jake Polansky, MPA
May 2023
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
May 31
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Jake Polansky, MPA
April 2023
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…
Apr 27
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Jake Polansky, MPA
March 2023
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.
Mar 24
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Jake Polansky, MPA
February 2023
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…
Feb 23
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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…
Feb 16
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Jake Polansky, MPA
January 2023
Downtown Hotels Are BRinging It
Staying downtown can be expensive, but many travelers don't mind paying the extra cost. What does this mean for the city-parish?
Jan 19
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Jake Polansky, MPA
December 2022
What do Welders, Nuclear Engineers, and Psychiatric Aides have in common?
While some of the fastest-growing occupations in Capital Region parishes may come as a surprise, they reflect the unique local economies that make up…
Dec 21, 2022
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Jake Polansky, MPA
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