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Is the US really careening toward a recession? 

The overwhelming view among economists and Fed watchers is that the country is barreling toward a recession, The Washington Post reports. 

Redevelopment of vacant downtown building on Lafayette shelved

A long-vacant shell of a building in a high-profile section of downtown Baton Rouge is back on the market after the developer decided he couldn’t bring it back into commerce for a price that makes sense. 

Developer buys land near Amazon’s Cortana site for new Starbucks

New Orleans-based Dorsey Development has purchased land next to the Raising Cane's on Florida Boulevard, which is also near the site of the Amazon fulfillment center now under construction. Plans are to build a Starbucks at the location.

Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats

Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and...

What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold

By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under...

Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race

The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies...
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Local startup wins pitch competition for its twist on advertising

Aura Advertising Co. offers an advertising concept with a twist. The company partners with...

Metro Council to question Mayor Broome on budget

East Baton Rouge Metro Council members will have another chance Tuesday to quiz Mayor...

Do incentive systems encourage bad behavior on the part of employees?

In 2020, Wells Fargo paid $3 billion to settle claims that employees had committed...

Potash mines hampering ExxonMobil in Permian Basin 

A vital crop nutrient that lies underground near oil and natural gas reserves is...