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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Riegel: Legislature flaunts its disregard for democracy

Riegel: Lawmakers in the Louisiana Legislature have used pandemic mitigation measures as a way to shut the public out of democracy.

Publisher: Another lost opportunity for the Baton Rouge community

Rolfe McCollister: Selecting the next East Baton Rouge public school superintendent was one of the most critical positions to be filled for our future.

Virus roundup … 

• Three area blood banks are offering a free COVID-19 antibody test with any...

US Senate looks to fast-track easing of PPP rules

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to expedite approval of changes to the Paycheck...

Capitol City Produce adds Rouses account, launches new fleet

Capital City Produce is now supplying produce to all 64 Rouses supermarkets across the Gulf South.

Where does the Baton Rouge real estate market go from here?

What’s certain is that every Baton Rouge-area real estate sector has been negatively impacted by COVID-19; unknown is what the recovery will look like and when will it come?
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Single family: Taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach

The residential market was sending mixed signals prior to COVID-19, and while no one is predicting gloom, there’s too much uncertainty to pinpoint the sector’s short-term future.

Multifamily: A portrait of oversaturation

Despite supply outpacing demand, apartment complexes are still being built in Baton Rouge, especially around LSU’s campus.

Commercial: Market correction?

While some predict a seismic shift in the Baton Rouge office market, most argue such fears are exaggerated.

Retail: Just a bad dream?

No real estate sector has been harder hit by the pandemic than retail, and its recovery depends on tenant-landlord compromise and the willingness of consumers to get out and spend.
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