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

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque chef departs for Montana

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque is in the market for a new executive chef. 

East Baton Rouge Parish median property tax bill among highest in the state

East Baton Rouge Parish has one of the highest median property taxes in the...

Camping analogy used to describe Fed’s delicate handling of inflation

A new monetary policy metaphor from Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan helps explain where...

Tax abatements seen as a possible tool to spur downtown Baton Rouge housing

While downtown Baton Rouge has seen several new apartment projects built in recent years, much of the new development consists of high-end apartments that may be too expensive for many downtown workers. 

New downtown apartment building could be ‘cousin’ to The Heron

The new downtown apartment project being planned by the team behind The Heron would be similar to the aforementioned 142-unit complex across the street but would not be a copy. 

As inflation-adjusted incomes fall across the US, Southern numbers unchanged 

Surging inflation gobbled up household income gains last year, making 2022 the third straight...

LSU adding four new education programs focused on digital skills development

LSU is expanding its education portfolio with a new professional development program specializing in coding-adjacent jobs.

DDD’s newly approved strategic plan lays out goals for next five years

The Downtown Development District Commission approved a strategic plan today that sets out goals for the next five years. 

Inflation continues to swipe at small business confidence

Small business confidence continues to slide as inflation remains the single most pressing issue.

Alford: What’s next for John Kennedy, LABI and campaign finance? 

What’s next for John Kennedy? After capturing a few news cycles this year and last...
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