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Baton Rouge-based Shobe Financial Group acquired by Nebraska firm

Baton Rouge-based financial planning and wealth management firm The Shobe Financial Group has been acquired by Carson Group

Where Louisiana’s coastal restoration agency stands financially

Louisiana’s coastal program is "on solid ground" financially for the next several years, with several large projects making significant progress, officials said Wednesday.

US initial unemployment claims fall as labor market remains strong

Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation.

State launches online resource portal for Louisiana small business owners

The state is launching a digital platform today for entrepreneurs and small business owners...

LSU to partner with major ports on cybersecurity effort

LSU and six major Louisiana ports, including the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, plan to work together to develop talent

Retail sales slipped in February following January’s burst of buying

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, underscoring the volatility of the economic environment.

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Jim Donelon won’t seek reelection; nine insurers apply for incentive program

Longtime Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who was tasked with finding solutions to lower property insurance costs that have been plaguing the state, announced today that he will not seek reelection in October.

LaHouse expands online resources to empower residents, builders

The meaning of “built to code” is changing in Louisiana as state agencies work to strengthen the statewide building code to protect residents from flooding and other natural disasters.

Venture Global moving forward with the second phase of its Plaquemines LNG project

Venture Global LNG Inc. said Monday that it would go forward with the second...

Here’s how BRAC plans to measure the Capital Region’s economic progress

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today unveiled Progress by the Numbers, a forward-looking dashboard tracking more than 45 metrics in four key areas that reflect the economic vitality of the Capital Region.