Rollout of broadband access grants slowed by internet provider protests

The Louisiana Legislature set aside $177 million in federal American Rescue Plan dollars for...

What can Baton Rouge do to attract more out-of-state talent?

A magnet for in-state young professionals, little attraction for outsiders Baton Rouge is a hub...

Despite not being a legal city, Bodi White proposes giving $1M to St. George transition district

Though the legal status of the St. George incorporation remains uncertain, four directors of the potential city’s transitional taxing authority have been meeting regularly. 

Developer interest rising on speculative industrial warehouse space

The Capital Region has very few available spaces for industrial tenants, which is great for landlords but can also limit the local economy’s growth. 

Baton Rouge ranks 93rd on ‘U.S. News’ list of Best Places to Live

Baton Rouge came in 93rd among the 150 most populous metro areas on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in 2022-2023. 

Here’s why Republic Finance is moving its headquarters out of Baton Rouge

Republic Finance, a rapidly growing consumer lender founded in Baton Rouge 70 years ago, is establishing its headquarters in Plano, Texas. 

Republic Finance moving headquarters from Baton Rouge to north Texas

Republic Finance, a 70-year-old consumer loan provider, is moving its headquarters from Baton Rouge to Plano, Texas, according to Texas-based media reports. 

LSU Foundation, TAF account for 29% of all state university foundation assets

The LSU Foundation had almost $698 million in assets at the end of 2020, which represents more than 17% of the total for all public university foundations, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office found. 

Baton Rouge-area foreclosure filings up nearly 250% from a year ago

Foreclosure filings in the Baton Rouge area were up more than 246% in April compared to the same time last year, when the federal government had a foreclosure moratorium in place. 

Mayor Broome selects EBR’s first community revitalization director

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has selected Marlee Pittman to be the first director of community revitalization for East Baton Rouge Parish.Â