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Charitable giving in the US rose by more than 3% last year
Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023 after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ” Giving...
School shopping remains strong even as parents feel the financial squeeze
Despite economic uncertainty, families aren't skimping on back-to-school spending this year, according to a new PwC survey of nearly 2,000 parents, CNBC reports.
Nearly 75%...
Baton Rouge and other boom buyers now owe more than their homes are worth
Some homeowners who bought near the peak of the pandemic housing boom are now finding themselves underwater—owing more on their mortgages than their homes...
Roundup: Student loans / Paul Arrigo / Tire waste
In a bind: Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished this summer. Roughly six million federal student-loan...
Area housing market shows signs of stability
The Baton Rouge residential market has begun to show benefits for both buyers and sellers with increased inventory and gains in median prices.
“It's a...
The Fed is holding steady despite pressure to cut rates
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome...
From batteries to biofuels, LSU is investing $1M in energy research
The LSU Institute for Energy Innovation on Tuesday announced nearly $1 million in grant funding for energy-focused research initiatives.
The institute received a total of...
The Business Report Data Center is now live
Baton Rouge Business Report has launched its Data Center, a comprehensive digital repository designed exclusively for Business Report Insiders. The platform revolutionizes how local...
Roundup: BRPD Chief T.J. Morse / Limiting eminent domain / Oversight rollback
Luncheon speaker: Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse will serve as the keynote speaker at two luncheons this week. On Tuesday, he’ll speak at...
This LSU-area pizza spot is relocating
City Slice Pints + Pizza is relocating from its current home on West Chimes Street to the space that formerly housed Pluckers Wing Bar...
As pandemic windfalls fade, states are feeling the revenue pinch
After pandemic-era surpluses fueled tax cuts and new spending, state governments are now grappling with slower revenue growth, Governing writes.
By the end of 2024,...
Dermatology clinic acquires the site of its new Prairieville office for $2.1M
Atlas Dermatology has purchased the property on La. 73 in Prairieville housing its new office.
The company bought the property from Haddad Contractors LLC for...
Roundup: New US nuclear plant / Bank exams / Business activity
Plans announced: New York intends to build a large nuclear-power facility, the first major new U.S. plant undertaken in more than 15 years and...
Americans’ support for renewables appears to be losing energy
Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new...
Roundup: Gas prices / Carbon capture / Managing LA GATOR
On the rise: Gas prices in Louisiana remain below the national average, with regular gas averaging $2.83 across the state as of June 23—nearly...
Encore CO2, LSU team win top honors at inaugural Nexus Technology Cup
Baton Rouge-based Encore CO2 and FarmSmarter.AI, a student team from LSU, won first place in their respective tracks at the inaugural Nexus Technology Cup...
Meet the committee who will select LSU’s next leader
LSU has launched a national search for its next president following William Tate’s departure to lead Rutgers University, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
A 20-member search committee,...
Sales of existing homes tick up even as buying becomes less affordable
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May, as stubbornly high mortgage rates and rising prices made homebuying less affordable even as...
Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims dropped for the week ending June 14, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,053...
Researchers warn of record-breaking credential exposure
Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to...
