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Richard Lipsey: Money isn’t solution to panhandling problem

The problem with aggressive panhandling and trash on Rieger Road, near the busy commercial...

Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations urges city-parish to immediately address drainage issues

In response to last month’s flooding event, the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic...

Alford: New strategy lifting Legislative Black Caucus

While the Legislative Black Caucus has a long and proud history in the Louisiana...

Two tech companies win funding at Nexus Louisiana demo day

Nexus Louisiana and LSU held a demo day June 16, marking the culmination of...

BRAC to help coordinate business crime-fighting efforts

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber will spearhead efforts to organize a group of business owners determined to help address the city-parish’s violent crime problem.

It’s official (finally): Amazon redeveloping Cortana Mall site

Business leaders and elected officials welcomed Amazon to Baton Rouge today during a news...
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Edwards tight-lipped on whether he’ll veto bill to fund bridge construction

Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce Thursday whether he’ll sign or veto several high-profile pieces of legislation. But a bill that would help fund a new bridge across the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge will not be among them.

Baton Rouge industry leaders praise preliminary injunction against lease sales moratorium

Baton Rouge industry leaders and congressmen are applauding the preliminary injunction a Louisiana federal judge has issued against President Biden’s pause on new oil and gas lease sales in federal lands and waters.

Amazon officials to confirm plans for Cortana Mall site

Baton Rouge is expected to hear tomorrow for the first time from Amazon officials,...

Winners and losers from the Louisiana legislative session

Lawmakers approved a business-friendly tax policy overhaul and prioritized transportation funding over most other...