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Louisiana’s fortified roof program has millions of dollars left from last year
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million remaining...
Roundup: Campaign funding / Classic cars / Traffic in Watson
Money from food companies: The level of political donations from major food companies accepted by Democratic lawmakers has ticked higher this congressional election cycle,...
Fed chair hints about a series of rate cuts to come
With inflation nearly defeated and the job market cooling, the Federal Reserve is prepared to start cutting its key interest rate from its current...
See how market conditions have affected Baton Rouge land deals
High interest rates and increased construction costs have continued to hamper the Baton Rouge land sector.
The result is that the market is on pace...
Local medical marijuana pharmacy is opening in Baton RougeÂ
The cannabis industry is growing in the Capital Region.Â
Capitol Wellness Solutions, a medical marijuana pharmacy in Baton Rouge, plans to host a grand opening...
‘LaPolitics’: Should courts decide local budgets?
State law requires parish governments to cover many of the expenses of the criminal justice agencies in their jurisdiction. But the law doesn’t define...
‘LaPolitics’: Should courts decide local budgets?
State law requires parish governments to cover many of the expenses of the criminal justice agencies in their jurisdiction. But the law doesn’t define...
Assured Flooring & Countertops purchased this warehouse building to expand operations
A flooring and countertop business established over two decades ago purchased the former Fabric Warehouse building on Airline Highway to expand its retail presence.
The...
The LSU Tiger fan’s guide to Las Vegas
LSU’s much-anticipated season opener against the University of Southern California takes place next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and Tiger fans are...
Roundup: COVID vaccine / AT&T strike continues / Banking rules
Green light: The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the latest slate of annual COVID vaccines, clearing the way for Americans to receive...
E-commerce and corrugated box sales are booming in the US
Online sales are outperforming offline sales when it comes to the pace of growth, according to the latest quarterly e-commerce sales report from the...
This LSU professor is researching future homebuilding techniques
An LSU professor is taking characteristics from mud dauber nests and the root systems of fungi to design 3D-printed soil for sustainable, durable and...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage continues to ease
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to its lowest level in 15 months, providing welcome relief for home shoppers navigating...
What the latest data on US business activity is showing
U.S. business activity fell to a four-month low in August and firms continued to struggle to pass on higher prices to consumers, Reuters reports.Â
The...
Will Green and Trey Godfrey share their visions for Louisiana’s economic futureÂ
What are the main economic challenges affecting Louisiana businesses? How do we retain talent in Baton Rouge? How can Louisiana lawmakers create better policies...
National home sales are up for the first time in five months
U.S. home sales rose slightly last month, ending a four-month streak of declines, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
The growth in sales comes as prices...
Roundup: Buc-ee’s / Coastal restoration / Credit card debt
Step closer: Buc-ee's first Louisiana store moved closer to breaking ground this week when Ruston’s zoning commission approved the site map for the project,...
Labor revises number of US jobs thought to have been added over 12 months
The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March of this year than originally reported, the federal government announced Wednesday. The...
A close-up look at where the University Lakes Project stands
It has been two years since construction began on the University Lakes Restoration Project. Although it may not seem like it to some, progress...
Why US colleges are racking up debt for campus upgradesÂ
Colleges and universities in the U.S. are dishing out billions of dollars to lure new students to their campuses, Bloomberg reports.Â
According to Moody’s Ratings,...
