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Fed approves fourth three-quarter-point rate increase, hints of smaller hikes

The Federal Reserve lifted interest rates by 0.75 percentage point to combat inflation and...

JR Ball: Mayor Broome can’t recover from Stormwater-gate

Stormwater-gate has cost Mayor Sharon Weston Broome the trust of the council and key business leaders; which is why Baton Rouge needs new leadership.

McCollister: We are failing to protect our children

Too many children are being neglected by both parents and the state safety net meant to protect them; something has to be done.

EBR anticipates $47M tax collection surplus this year

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is projecting an overcollection of $46.9 million ahead of...

Meet the ‘Business Report’ Forty Under 40 class of 2022

Whether they’re working late into the evening to complete a big assignment, getting up...

Former Billy Heroman’s Flowers shop on Lee Drive sells

The Former Billy Heroman's Flowers shop on Lee Drive has sold for $338,000, according...
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Louisiana ranks in middle of pack for business climate

Louisiana has the 25th-best business climate among states, according to Site Selection magazine’s rankings...

As food prices soar, so are companies’ profits

A year ago, a bag of potato chips at the grocery store cost an...

Fed expected to announce another hefty hike in interest rates today

Looming over the Federal Reserve meeting that ends today is a question of intense...

Meet the Forty Under 40 class of 2022

The Forty Under 40 class of 2022 is a diverse group but each is united in their respective accomplishments in their profession and in the community.