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

How the economy might change as women gain more financial power 

Over the next 10 years, women in America will have greater economic power than...

What to know about the frigid weather’s impact on the Capital Region

Officials are continuing to monitor road conditions as the Capital Region grapples with the...

The top four reasons small businesses fail, according to Mark Cuban

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of new businesses fail within...

When will the Fed begin to lower its benchmark interest rate? 

A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident inflation will...

Louisiana is getting set to take over the permitting reins for carbon storage 

Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency. 

Why the LSU System’s operating expenses jumped 26% in 2023 

The LSU System’s total operating expenses increased 26.2% in fiscal year 2023, a jump largely attributed to an overall increase in appropriations, increased research

Unleashing your inherent greatness

“It’s easy to find the talent. The key is to find out what’s inside...

See a roundup of winter weather impact in the Capital Region

The Capital Region—along with most of The South—remains under hard freeze warnings and wind...

‘LaPolitics’: Questions mount about the future of economic development

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named Anne Villa as the interim secretary of Louisiana Economic...

Mayor Broome appoints Dante Bidwell as CAO

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Monday announced the appointment of Dante Bidwell, who had been serving as the mayor’s chief of staff since the summer of 2022, as Baton Rouge’s chief administrative officer.
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