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Events center proposed for Jefferson Highway near Antioch

A new events center is planned for Jefferson Highway, near the intersection of Antioch Road. 

LSU launches economics, business and public policy research center

LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business today announced the establishment of the Center for...

Now on the market, what might the future hold for Bubba Lewis’ 15-acre estate? 

The mansion—a 13,334-square-foot amalgamation of the original main house that Lewis purchased in 1980 and a guesthouse built by Lewis and later connected as his family grew—is a study in character framed by classic upscale finishes and incredible floor-to-ceiling windows. 

Baton Rouge hunting and fishing booking site Mallard Bay expanding into Houston

Mallard Bay, an online marketplace for booking hunting and fishing trips, is moving six of its 14 employees to Houston over the next 90 days but will remain headquartered in Baton Rouge, co-founder Logan Meaux says. 

Louisiana Legislature agrees to raise spending cap 

The Louisiana House voted 85-19 today to lift the state spending cap by a total of $1.65 billion, ending months of speculation over whether a group of conservative legislators could block more than a billion dollars in additional government spending over the next 13 months. 
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How to respond to social media complaints and mend relationships

Rather than recoiling from social media complaints, Stafford Wood suggests it's an opportunity to repair a damaged relationship.

Opinion| A portrait of insanity

Louisiana legislators know the tax code is a mess but rather than solve the problem they make it worse to aid their reelection hopes.

Lawmakers approve Louisiana film incentive extension as Texas pours money into its own program

Louisiana lawmakers have voted to extend the program that subsidizes film and TV production in the state. 

Opinion| Disband the ‘used-to committee’

Louisiana and its leaders better abandon the status quo mentality and embrace change if we want to be competitive.