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See what bills Baton Rouge-area lawmakers have prefiled for session

Several Baton Rouge-area legislators filed business-related bills for the upcoming legislative session before prefiling closed Wednesday.

Minnesota investment firm buys apartment complex near LSU for $15M

A Minnesota-registered company purchased The Sterling Student Living on Highland Road for $15 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

State lawmaker filing bill that restricts social media access for children

A Louisiana lawmaker is filing a bill that would require social media companies like TikTok or Instagram to secure parental consent before children can download the apps.

Kim Mulkey’s glittery outfits come from this rising Baton Rouge designer

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey’s eye-catching, glittery outfits make her stand out along the sidelines—and most of them come from Baton Rouge designer Jaime Glas.

What local insurance brokers are saying about the pending Blue Cross sale

News that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana had made a deal to be acquired by Elevance Health may have been surprising, but not necessarily shocking for area insurance professionals.

Capital Lakes cleanup declared a national priority by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is adding the Capitol Lakes cleanup to its national priorities list.

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Latter & Blum Property Management rebrands to Rampart/Wurth Holding

Latter & Blum Property Management has rebranded to Rampart/Wurth Holding, executives announced today at the company’s annual conference.

Small business optimism is dropping despite companies saying they are in good health

U.S. small business owners' outlook on the economy weakened during the first quarter of the year with inflation cited as a top concern

Insurance commissioner pushes lawmakers to fund grants to help reinforce roofs

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants state lawmakers to fund a grant program that helps homeowners reinforce their roofs to withstand Category 4 hurricanes.

More than 600 Baton Rouge students seeking BRAC-backed internships

More than 600 Baton Rouge students have been vetted, approved and are now waiting to be matched with local businesses for internships during the next school year.