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

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Let us vote again on the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging tax

A valiant effort at the Legislature by Reps. Steve Carter, Paula Davis and Franklin...

Riegel: An arcane ruling with potentially big implications for affordable housing

A recent ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans could...

Entrepreneur: Stephen Smith

Photography courtesy FLO Grills POSITION President and co-founder COMPANY FLO Grills WHAT THEY DO Design, install, service...

Baton Rouge real estate brokers say mood upbeat at shopping center convention

While headlines generally suggest that the future is dim for department stores and big...

Baton Rouge lawmakers defending the COA say relatives’ employment with agency isn’t conflict of interest

Two Democratic Baton Rouge legislators who have publicly advocated in recent weeks for the...

Bill to revamp Louisiana’s film tax credit program passes House tax committee

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the passage of Senate Bill 254...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: James Moak, Gulf South Technology Solutions

James Moak Founder & CEO, Gulf South Technology Solutions Age: 52 Hometown: Baton Rouge Education: Central High School &...

Scott Angelle named to federal energy regulatory post

Scott Angelle, who most recently served as a member of the Louisiana Public Service...

Broome pens letter criticizing hate and divisive rhetoric in Baton Rouge

An open letter to the citizens of Baton Rouge by Mayor Sharon Weston Broome...

Property purchased for Comite River Diversion Canal mitigation

The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District has purchased roughly 89 acres...
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