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‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy hints at timeline for decision

Will he or won’t he? That’s definitely the leading question when it comes to U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and the developing race for governor.

Author Daniel Pink’s five suggestions to navigate what’s next in business

Comparing this week’s business news headlines to those of January 2020 is pretty shocking....

Foreclosures continue to rise in Capital Region

The amount of foreclosure filings continues to rise in the Baton Rouge metro area, bucking the national trend.

Small business owners feeling more optimistic about economy

With just a few weeks left before the new year begins, we’re no closer...

CPEX summit: Collaboration necessary for stormwater management

Collaboration is necessary to effectively manage stormwater, according to speakers at this year’s Louisiana...

Former credit union branch site sells for $2M; VA to lease property

The former Neighbors Federal Credit Union branch on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, which has...
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LSU researchers participating in federally funded clean energy project

LSU’s chemical and petroleum engineering departments are working with the Greater New Orleans Development...

What companies need to know before laying off employees 

Traditionally, employers resort to layoffs during difficult times to save money. Companies continue to cling to the idea that reducing staff will provide the best, fastest, or easiest solution to financial problems. 

Mortgage rates fall for fourth straight week 

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fourth consecutive week and has dropped more than three-quarters of a point since hitting a 20-year high last month.

Mayor Broome adds $5M to proposed 2023 budget for stormwater drainage compliance 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today submitted a $5 million amendment to the proposed 2023 operating budget to augment needed funding for the city-parish’s stormwater drainage system to reach federal compliance.