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

Expect limited retail growth this year as the market struggles with high interest rates and inflation

A large portion of Baton Rouge’s retail real estate sector has shifted its focus...

Baton Rouge office vacancies hit a whopping 31% as demand uncertainty prevails

The post-pandemic struggle between employees wanting to work from home and owners wanting them...

The Baton Rouge industrial real estate market is in desperate need of development

The Baton Rouge industrial real estate market continues to find itself in a state...

Woman’s Hospital acquires 5 acres off Jefferson Highway

Woman’s Hospital has acquired a little over 5 acres off Jefferson Highway near Stumberg...

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:...
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