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Local sales tax collections continue to grow in East Baton Rouge Parish
March 2025 by Holly Duchmann
Local line of syrups and mixers is catching on across the state
A banana-flavored tiki drink sparked Derek Stewart’s latest venture: Exquisite Elixirs, a Louisiana-based line of small-batch mixers and syrups launched in late 2023, 225...
Roundup: Whistleblower bill / Small business sentiment / Hydrogen tax credit
Legislation fails: A controversial bill to end confidentiality for tipsters reporting government misconduct to Louisiana’s ethics board has failed. The proposal, which missed a...
BREC’s Howell Community Park renovations are complete
Construction has wrapped up on the new 15,500-square-foot recreation center and swimming pool at Howell Community Park.
BREC offered a tour of the facility Tuesday...
Former Blue Bayou Water Park will have a new name and new operator
Blue Bayou Water Park is being leased to a Mandeville management company to operate under a new name, according to an announcement Tuesday.
Leisure, Sports...
Roundup: Legacy lawsuits / Clean energy subsidies / Economic growth forecast
Closing the book: Last week, lawmakers passed legislation to address "legacy lawsuits" against oil and gas companies over alleged environmental damage. Those attempts on...
Here’s how much Louisiana lawmakers plan to spend from savings
Louisiana lawmakers are poised to tap into a state savings account to the tune of $1.2 billion, redirecting those funds toward infrastructure, economic development...
Julio Melara: Stop being afraid of greatness
There’s a quiet momentum building in Baton Rouge—and it’s time we lean into it, not shy away.
As Business Report publisher Julio Melara writes in...
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps
After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday...
For the self-employed, retirement requires even more planning
So what does retirement look like for the growing number of self-employed Americans—now nearly 17 million strong?
As Fast Company writes, for many freelancers, entrepreneurs...
Mid City Redevelopment Alliance begins search for a new executive director
The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance is in search of a new leader.
The organization began advertising for an executive director last week as it seeks...
What the loss of Theatre Baton Rouge has meant to the arts community
After nearly eight decades of staging community performances, Theatre Baton Rouge has announced its final curtain, 225 reports.Â
Its 79th season—meant to feature nine shows—ended abruptly in...
Why hydrogen hopes are dimming in Louisiana
Air Products once billed its $4.5 billion hydrogen facility in Louisiana as a bold step toward a cleaner energy future. But, as The Wall...
Roundup: Warner Bros. / Amazon / Former city-parish official sentenced
Two companies: Warner Bros. Discovery will split off cable operations from its streaming service, creating two independent companies. HBO and HBO Max, as well...
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic acquires former Bluebonnet restaurant property
The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic has purchased the former Roux 61 Seafood and Grill property to expand its operations.
The clinic purchased the property through...
How conspiracy theories lead to legislation in statehousesÂ
As Louisiana state Rep. Kimberly Landry Coates, R-Ponchatoula, stood before her colleagues in the Legislature, she warned that the bill she was presenting might...
New grads are joining the worst entry-level job market in years
Landing that first job is proving tougher than ever for the class of 2024, Bloomberg reports.Â
Despite strong resumes, internships and degrees in high-demand fields,...
Roundup: Tate’s appeal for Southern / BP sale unlikely / Tort reform
Call for more funding: Outgoing LSU President William Tate, the first Black president of any SEC university, is calling for more investment in Southern...
State will increase sports gambling tax to subsidize college athletic programs
Louisiana lawmakers have signed off on a new plan to funnel millions in sports gambling tax revenue to college athletic programs across the state—just...
What job applicants are saying about AI hiring processesÂ
As employers increasingly rely on AI tools to streamline hiring, job seekers are navigating a tech-driven process that offers speed—but not always clarity, Fast...
