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Poll finds broad support for improving access to child care in Louisiana 

More than 80% of likely Louisiana voters believe that taking action to improve affordability and access to child care should be a top priority for the state in 2024, USA Today Network reports.

Could the former Earl K. Long site be redeveloped soon?

After a decade of sitting vacant, local developers are looking to bring new life to the former Earl K. Long Hospital site.

Will Baton Rouge youth sports get a boost from the Pennington Foundation?

The Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation has partnered with the Aspen Institute to expand access to recreational activities for children in East Baton Rouge Parish. 

Construction and manufacturing sectors driving Capital Region job growth

The manufacturing and construction sectors boosted the Baton Rouge area’s GDP by almost $2.2 billion between 2021 and 2022, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly economic indicator dashboard released today.

LABI’s latest policy agenda combines old, new proposals

LA23, the new strategic plan the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released today,...

LABI calls for phaseout of personal income tax, higher local collections

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says the state’s personal income tax should be phased out.
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Capital Region housing market continues to cool

The Capital Region’s housing market is continuing to cool down, following national trends, according to the latest data released by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors

See who in Baton Rouge is working on new strategies for the future

The Downtown Development District Commission approved a strategic plan yesterday setting the goals of the organization for the next five years—but it’s actually just one of several Baton Rouge entities working on blueprints to help guide development and growth in the region. 

DDD’s newly approved strategic plan lays out goals for next five years

The Downtown Development District Commission approved a strategic plan today that sets out goals for the next five years. 

Alford: What’s next for John Kennedy, LABI and campaign finance? 

What’s next for John Kennedy? After capturing a few news cycles this year and last...