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Louisiana craft brewers hope changes to state laws spur industry growth
Louisiana lawmakers have made three significant changes that went into effect this week on how the state regulates the craft beer business.
The Walls Project has been transforming Baton Rouge for 10 years
It’s the Walls Project’s birthday. The multifaceted nonprofit is celebrating a big milestone: a decade of making waves in Baton Rouge through its mission to dismantle poverty with a strong focus on arts, education and community empowerment.
Gov. Edwards traveling to Europe to discuss flood control innovations
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is traveling to the Netherlands and France beginning Friday to explore flood control innovations and seek economic development opportunities...
Hurricane predictions trimmed but forecasters still see busy season
This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than initially projected, but it is still likely to be busier than normal, government forecasters and...
BRG seeks rezoning for potential office near proposed Midway Connector
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking to rezone an undeveloped residential tract near its Bluebonnet Boulevard campus to allow for medical offices
US initial jobless claims rise by 6,000 from previous week
More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market remains one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy.
Baton Rouge raising the salary stakes for city-parish employees
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has proposed the first across-the-board pay raise for city-parish employees since 2015, plus additional raises for police following two pay bumps last year. Can Baton Rouge afford it?
Veterans health care bill includes $29.5M for new Baton Rouge VA clinic
Federal legislation calling for a major expansion of veteran health care benefits also authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to spend about $29.5 million to establish a new Baton Rouge outpatient clinic.
EBR sales tax collections for May up more than 13% from a year ago
If city-parish sales tax receipts are any indication, higher prices are not holding back East Baton Rouge Parish consumers.
Real estate investors purchase 21 condos in south Baton Rouge
The Lakes at Bluebonnet LLC, a condominium complex across from La Carreta on Bluebonnet Boulevard, sold 21 units to Lewis Tec VI LLC in a deal worth more than $3 million, according to land records filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.
Artist whose work was shown at MoMA returns home for Baton Rouge exhibit
Matt Kenyon hasn’t touched a canvas in a long time.
What businesses need to know as COVID cases rise
Every time you think it's safe to hatch plans and put COVID-19 behind you, another variant crops up to spoil your efforts.
This time it's...
Wong restaurant family buys self-storage facility for $1.25M
Aubin Lane Self Storage LLC has sold for $1.25 million to Wong Cubes LLC, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish...
Rio Tacos temporarily closed for renovations, rebranding
Rio Tacos & Tequila in downtown Baton Rouge is closed to the public during renovations, the restaurant announced.
Mary Bird Perkins expands clinic research, adds genetic services
With research and genetics fueling the future of cancer care, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center today announced it has expanded its clinical research program...
When Louisiana might again see a tax-free weekend on back-to-school items
With kids heading back to school in the coming weeks, parents and teachers are flocking to stores to buy supplies and prepare for the...
Insurers paid $9.8B to Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida, with $3.3B still to be...
Insurers paid $9.8 billion to Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida in the last 10 months, representing roughly 65% of the 460,709 claims filed through...
Bernhard Capital Partners’ quest to privatize utilities stirs controversy
BCP wanted to pay the city well over $200 million, and assume another $200 million or so of LUS debt, in exchange for keeping most of the revenue the system would generate for at least two decades.
Basketball training center opening this fall on Airline
Optimal Basketball LLC, a new basketball training center, will open this fall on Airline Highway near The Little Village restaurant, according to the facility’s...
Pondering $10M campaign, Capital Area United Way surveys donors
Capital Area United Way is asking donors for feedback about a potential $10 million fundraising campaign.
