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Baton Rouge native and sound designer wants to change how art form is seen 

Next time you’re watching a film, just imagine how bland it’d be without accompanying...

Hemp industry’s skirting of state laws leaves legislators struggling to update rules 

Louisiana's exploding hemp industry, with CBD stores seemingly popping up on every street corner,...

Louisiana Department of Revenue stepping up business tax collection

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is improving its efforts to collect unpaid business taxes, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports. 

Nearly 90 acres near Zachary proposed for commercial rezoning

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two proposals for...

Investing in employee engagement drives customer satisfaction

Investing in employee engagement makes customers more likely to form a relationship with a brand or organization, according to a new report from LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business.

What comes next in state’s effort to ease insurance crisis? 

The Louisiana Legislature gave final approval Friday to a $45 million deposit from the...
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Companies spent nearly $21B in capital investments in Louisiana last year 

Businesses spent nearly $21 billion in capital investments last year, marking five consecutive years...

Legislature approves $45M in funding in effort to draw insurers to state

A $45 million funding bill to address soaring homeowner insurance rates in hurricane-battered Louisiana was overwhelmingly approved by Louisiana lawmakers today and sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards for his signature.

Spanish Town institution Capitol Grocery closes

Capitol Grocery, an institution of Baton Rouge’s Spanish Town neighborhood that first opened in 1914 and has frequently changed hands in recent years, is closed and might not reopen anytime soon. 

Peruvian restaurant opening in former Calendar’s space 

Brasas Peru, a Peruvian restaurant, is opening this spring in the Beau De Chene Shopping Center on Perkins Road.