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What’s keeping work from beginning on the University Lakes project?

Partners on the University Lakes project are waiting on permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to start construction. 

Elifin expands into Midwest with office in Columbus, Ohio

Baton Rouge-based commercial real estate firm Elifin Realty has expanded to Columbus, Ohio. 

See how much Baton Rouge’s riverboat casinos raked in during March

Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos collected a combined 16% more in revenue during March than in February, according to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Iconic Spanish Town store primed for another rebirth

Known for most of its history as Capitol Grocery, Baton Rouge’s oldest store—located in its oldest neighborhood—first opened in 1914. 

Virginia-based ship agency T. Parker Host moving its headquarters to Avondale 

Ship agency, stevedoring and terminal operations company T. Parker Host is relocating its headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to south Louisiana, according to Biz New Orleans.

Jeff Landry continues to dwarf his gubernatorial opponents in funding

As the 2023 governor's election nears, the campaign war chest of Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has far surpassed the cash on hand of the state's five other prominent gubernatorial candidates—combined.
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Alford: Expectations remain low for tax legislation

The Louisiana Legislature is in the second week of its fiscal session. This kind of session occurs every other year and allows lawmakers to introduce and debate tax-related topics.

Audit finds financial, mismanagement issues at Louisiana Department of Health

A recent audit of the Louisiana Department of Health uncovered a dozen financial and management issues, many involving problems that have plagued the agency for years.

Does Baton Rouge need a new sports facility? Consultant says it’s worth considering

A new multisport facility could help Baton Rouge attract more visitors, a sports tourism consulting firm says. 

These AI tools can help small businesses save time and resources  

Small business owners are often constrained by limited time and resources. Now, new generative AI tools aim to alleviate the burden for their scrappy teams.Â