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East Baton Rouge Parish district court struggling to cover public defender costs
Eleven of Louisiana’s 41 public defender offices did not bring in enough money to cover their costs during the 2020-2021 state budget cycle, providing...
Former CEO’s advice to small businesses: Anticipate surprises
Lloyd Blankfein has some evergreen advice for small businesses looking to hedge against economic headwinds: protect your downside risks.
The former Goldman Sachs CEO says...
Local investors purchase Richland Avenue apartments for $1.3M
The Richland Avenue apartment complex has been purchased by local investors for $1.3 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish...
First look: Shake Shack’s new Baton Rouge location
Baton Rouge residents can finally get a ShackBurger—and they don’t have to travel to New York (or New Orleans) for it.
Baton Rouge film production spending nearly triples in 2022
Film productions based in Baton Rouge have spent about $81.5 million this year, compared to about $28.3 million last year.
AG Jeff Landry pressing DOTD to explain I-10 lane closure decisions
Attorney General Jeff Landry is calling on the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to provide more information about the department’s...
Small business optimism continues to decline across US
The National Federation for Independent Business’s small business optimism index declined 0.8 points in October to 91.3, marking the 10th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
LSU researchers working to develop sustainable aviation fuels
A group of engineering faculty and researchers at LSU are working to develop more sustainable aviation fuels, funded by a $1.14 million grant from...
‘LaPolitics’: Workforce Q&A with LCTCS president
LaPolitics: The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will bring 12,000 jobs to southeast Louisiana, largely in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard. The Coastal Protection and...
Trust and education vital for stormwater management program
A robust public education effort is a necessary part of implementing a stormwater management program, says Laurens Van der Tak, water resilience director for the Americas with Jacobs.
Baton Rouge ranks as third-best midsized city for government digital initiatives
The Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a top 10 digital city for the eighth consecutive year, according to an announcement from...
Mimosa Handcrafted moves to new Mid City location
Mimosa Handcrafted has outgrown its first storefront, The Mimosa Shoppette. The jewelry brand is making a small move to a new spot in the...
Under fire, Louisiana’s DCFS head resigns after second child dies from fentanyl
The head of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services resigned today, nearly two weeks after a second child died in Baton Rouge
Shrimpers join forces with environmentalists to protest LNG projects
A group of Lake Charles residents assembled on a flotilla of shrimp and fishing boats last week to protest the planned construction of new liquefied natural gas terminals nearby.
Doubling down
Few argue that Baton Rouge is a three-casino market but CQ Holdings is betting that upgrading and moving its two downtown casinos inland will improve the odds.
Lamar Advertising CEO offers tips for accelerating business growth
The business landscape is littered with the carcasses of companies (think Sears and Blockbuster Video) that failed to transform their operations to keep up with a changing marketplace.
Metro Council votes to crack down on ‘slumlords’
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council agreed Wednesday to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code for residential properties.
BRAC report: Baton Rouge continues to add jobs, new residents
Baton Rouge has added more than 6,000 jobs in the past three months, according to the latest report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Better-than-expected data shows inflation easing across US
Price increases moderated in the U.S. last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows and consumers grow more cautious.
Unemployment applications inch higher but labor market remains strong
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose slightly last week, but the labor market remains healthy despite job cuts that have begun to spread across industries most affected by soaring interest rates, such as housing and technology.
