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‘LaPolitics’: Legislature’s work likely isn’t done

The courts could force lawmakers into a special session on redistricting, to redraw Louisiana’s congressional map to accommodate a second Black majority district. 

Remote job opportunities are dwindling across US 

Many job seekers who were determined to get a remote job just a few months ago are hitting a wall as remote listings rapidly dwindle, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

LSU-led team focused on energy innovation named finalist for $160M NSF grant

An LSU-led statewide coalition is one of 34 finalists for one of five $160 million National Science Foundation grants, the university announced today.L

Capital Region housing market slowdown continues in May as prices inch up

Homebuyers closed 867 sales last month in the Capital Region’s three main housing markets, which is down almost 32% from May 2022, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. 

Capitol City Produce planning $22M expansion of its Baton Rouge distribution facility

Baton Rouge-based Capitol City Produce is investing $22 million to expand its distribution center on Commercial Avenue to help support growing demand. 

Wary of future economic conditions, CFOs are becoming increasingly risk averse  

Executives' optimism about the future took a step down in the second quarter, according...

Area business and health leaders to join Gov. Edwards on economic trip to Europe

Gov. John Bel Edwards is leading a group of Louisiana Economic Development officials along with business and bioscience leaders on a trip to France and Belgium. 

Louisiana negotiating with companies on three offshore wind farm projects 

Foreign developers have already made proposals to establish wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico that would be managed by Louisiana.

Former Winn-Dixie on Burbank leased

The former Winn Dixie property at the corner of Burbank and Lee drives has been leased. 

LSU partnering with SkillStorm to offer online tech training courses

LSU Online & Continuing Education has launched a training partnership with SkillStorm to offer...