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

See what’s moved into the former Velvet Cactus on Old Hammond Highway

The former home of The Velvet Cactus near the intersection of Jefferson and Old...

‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana politicos prepping for party conventions 

National conventions don’t really pick the presidential candidates anymore, but that doesn’t mean there...

Where does Davante Lewis stand on nuclear power?

In years past, District 3 Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis has made it clear...

Davante Lewis: If Louisiana wants to be like Texas, it must embrace solar

In recent years, there has been talk in Louisiana of a so-called “Industrial Renaissance”—a...

Unemployment rising for summer

Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana rose during the second week of June, climbing...

‘LaPolitics’: Insurance commissioner reflects on session

LaPolitics: What is your overall take on the regular session? Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple:...

2023 was a ‘historic’ year for LSU research activity

Research activity across LSU’s eight campuses totaled a record $488 million in 2023—a 14%...

Industrial Fabrics announces $8M Pointe Coupee production facility

Industrial Fabrics Inc., a Baton Rouge-based manufacturer and distributor of geotechnical products, on Thursday...

How many jobs did the Capital Region add in April?

The Baton Rouge area hit a jobs record after adding 2,300 jobs in April,...

Baton Rouge restaurants brace for the ‘Keith Lee Effect’

Wildly popular TikTok food critic Keith Lee on Monday announced that he’s coming to...
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