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Newest commissioner wants to change how the PSC does business

Commissioner Davante Lewis, however, argues that the PSC should rethink how it approaches the “regulatory compact.” 

First look: Former Capitol Grocery reopening this week with new name, menu 

Now, the neighborhood grocery is set to reopen Saturday, transformed by proprietor Kristen Guarisco and with a new name—Belli. 

C-Innovation expands remote survey operations by adding office in Houma

C-Innovation, an affiliate of Cut Off-based marine transportation solutions provider Edison Chouest Offshore, has...

Baton Rouge-area pending home sales fall 66% year over year

Pending home sales in the Baton Rouge metro plummeted 66% from May 2022 to May 2023, according to the latest report from Redfin.

Baton Rouge tech startup I Hate Receipts lands global partnership 

Tech startup I Hate Receipts today announced a partnership with global payment acceptance solutions firm Ingenico, further broadening the Baton Rouge company’s reach.    

SBA administrator talks small business lending, disaster preparedness

While it may be harder to qualify for a traditional loan lately, loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration are helping to fill the gap, says Ted James, SBA’s administrator for the region that includes Louisiana. 
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After years of backlogs, the IRS has finally caught up 

The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with past years, while getting through on the phone to customer service at the agency is slowly improving, according to a report to Congress released this morning.

Proposed Highland mixed-use community goes before Planning Commission

After being deferred several months, the Planning Commission this afternoon will consider the final development plan for The Village at Magnolia Woods, a proposed mixed-use community off Highland Road. 

CounterSpaceBR thriving after opening new location, closing old one

Counterspace Baton Rouge, a from-scratch bakery, has entered new business lines and grown its revenue since opening its current location across from Towne Center on Jefferson Highway a year ago, owner Sarah Joy Hays says. 

Why Baton Rouge ranks so high on a list of best-run cities

Baton Rouge ranks No. 18 on a 2023 list of the best-run cities in the U.S., according to an analysis by WalletHub.