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Inflation dips for a sixth straight month in December

Rising consumer prices in the U.S. moderated again last month, bolstering hopes that inflation’s grip on the economy will continue to ease this year and possibly require less drastic action by the Federal Reserve to control it. 

Eliminate no-fault divorce? Louisiana GOP considers a push to do so

The Republican Party of Louisiana is debating whether to recommend the elimination of no-fault divorce, a change that would make it more difficult for couples to dissolve their marriages if enacted.  

BASF breaks ground on $780M final phase of Geismar plant expansion 

BASF broke ground this week on the third and final phase of expansion at its Geismar plant. 

Niagara Bottling investing $160M to build plant near Hammond

Niagara Bottling is planning to invest $160 million to build a production facility in...

​​DDD launching new strategic planning effort

The Downtown Development District is about to begin planning for the next phase of downtown Baton Rouge’s growth. 

Former Relief Telemed CEO pleads guilty to stealing company funds

The founding CEO of a Baton Rouge health tech company pleaded guilty today to misusing company funds. 
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States ask Supreme Court to address how rail crossings are regulated

Eighteen states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that could...

Companies tracking productivity encounter creative workarounds

In a time of hybrid work where employers are extra-focused on ensuring staffers are...

Festival celebrating Baton Rouge culture debuts next month 

A new festival kicking off Saturday, Feb. 25, aims to become an annual celebration...

State, local governments gain flexibility in how they spend federal COVID aid

State and local governments will soon gain flexibility to spend billions of federal coronavirus...