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A public hearing to discuss the possible sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to an out-of-state for-profit company has been pushed back from next week to October amid public criticism.

It’s either a rushed but genuine attempt to solve a legitimate issue, or part of a larger political strategy to oppose Louisiana’s transition to renewable energy.

A Mid City CVS pharmacy on Government Street is set to shut down in...

Businessman Tim Temple became the insurance commissioner-elect this week after his lone opponent withdrew from the race rather than face a legal challenge over taxes and residency. Temple will now immediately go to work on his transition team, which may be asked to draft a proposal for a special session next year.

The Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary has changed hands for $6.5 million in a deal filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office Thursday morning.

Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is accusing a former employee of using the company’s private information to compete on behalf of his new employer, costing H&E millions. 

A resilient stock market helped boost gains for savers with retirement accounts through the first half of this year.

If you’ve been around Baton Rouge long enough, you might still refer to Bin...

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale.

Construction is underway at the site of the former Reggie’s, the shuttered Tigerland bar that lost its liquor license following the death of LSU student Madison Brooks earlier this year.