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What national real estate experts are predicting for the new year
The rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will average around 6.0% next year in the U.S., helping boost new housing construction and stimulating demand...
What an appeals court in Louisiana says about Nasdaq’s diversity rules
A federal appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can’t require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.
The decision...
Roundup: State retirement systems / Overdraft fees / Oil demand
Checking balances: The Public Retirement Systems' Actuarial Committee met Wednesday to review and evaluate reports on four major state retirement systems in Louisiana. The...
Metro Council replaces two BREC commissioners
The Metro Council selected business executives Michael Polito and Collis Temple III to serve as BREC commissioners at Wednesday night’s regular meeting.
Polito and Temple...
Inflation accelerated last month. Here’s what drove it
Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation...
Baton Rouge nonprofits have a new home in this rent-free collaboration hub
Our Lady of the Lake Health opened a Community Impact Center in Baton Rouge to support local nonprofits, OLOL announced this week.Â
The center, located...
How close is Louisiana to reaching its 2030 post-secondary goals?
The state is making progress toward its ambitious education attainment goals set in the 2019 master plan Louisiana Prospers, but there is still work...
This Baton Rouge catering company recently opened its first brick-and-mortar
Odom’s Kitchen has opened its first lunch spot and event venue.Â
Co-owners D’Andra and Brandon Odom opened the location on Delcourt Avenue, off Airline Highway...
A look at ExxonMobil’s ambitious goals through 2030
ExxonMobil plans to grow its earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030, The Wall...
BREC commission could get a new look after Metro Council vote
The Metro Council will vote at its meeting Wednesday night to reappoint or replace two BREC commissioners.
Jason Hughes and Collis Temple Jr. seek reappointment...
Roundup: Fiscal cliff / Ethics board / Judicial hellhole
Education shortfall: The budget for Louisiana education is facing up to $250 million in possible cuts for the 2025-2026 school year in order to...
Takeaways from the latest Baton Rouge sales tax collection figures
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Here’s when the Main Street Market plans to reopenÂ
After a delay, Main Street Market is moving closer to reopening its doors.Â
Scott Higgins, Main Street Market vendor liaison and owner of Blend, says...
Roundup: LaMont Cole / Albertsons / Oil demandÂ
First 100 days: LaMont Cole will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon. Cole, who this past summer...
Metro Council to consider creating a revenue-focused task force
Metro Council member Aaron Moak would like the governing body to create a task force to review all city-parish revenues and make recommendations on...
What the latest inflation numbers show ahead of next week’s Fed meeting
Consumer prices rose last month but in line with expectations, adding weight to the belief that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next...
Oil income investments are surpassing income tax revenue in this Western stateÂ
Efforts by New Mexico to save and invest portions of a financial windfall from local oil production are paying off as state government income...
Building trust one conversation at a time
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Trust is not only the key to successful relationships. It’s also good for business.
In fact, a recent PwC Trust in U.S....
Roundup: I-12 closure / Rose Parade / Walgreens
Alternate route: All lanes of Interstate 12 eastbound will be closed overnight at the I-10/I-12 split on Saturday so crews can complete the I-10...
The SEC is concerned about private equity in accounting firms. Here’s why
A wave of midsize accounting firms has been welcoming private equity into their bloodstream. For the top accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
