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Sen. Kennedy has would-be governor candidates playing waiting game

As the election for Louisiana's next governor creeps closer, all eyes are on Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy.

Louisiana electricity rates cheaper than neighbors including Texas

Louisiana’s electricity costs were more than 2 cents per kilowatt hour cheaper than the...

Strong US hiring, wage gains in November hamper Fed’s inflation fight

The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing...

Baton Rouge casino revenues down 21% year to date through October

Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos have collected $4.9 million less through October of this...

Local builders feeling pinch from residential real estate slowdown

The slowdown in home sales, higher interest rates and the tight labor market are causing many Capital Region residential builders to pull back.

Legislators look to rid Louisiana Constitution of ‘unusual’ language

It comes as no surprise to voters who’ve been asked to decipher proposed amendments that the Louisiana Constitution
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Average long-term mortgage rates dip for third week in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked down for the third week in a row and has fallen more than a half-point since hitting a 20-year high less than a month ago.

Hidden Oaks at Siegen apartment complex sells to New York company for $39.5M

Apartment complex Hidden Oaks at Siegen has been sold to a New York state real estate investment firm for $39.5 million, according to documents with the Louisiana Secretary of State's office.

Two St. George incorporation appeals in the works ahead of Dec. 12 deadline

Attorneys representing supporters of the incorporation of St. George are preparing briefs to submit to the appellate court ahead of a Dec. 12 deadline.

Gasoline prices are falling fast after spiking earlier this year 

The cost of gasoline is falling so fast that it is beginning to put...