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Capital Region foreclosure activity down in September but up from a year ago

The number of properties in the Capital Region facing foreclosure action in September was down about 33% compared to August but up more than 97% compared to the same month last year.

Arizona business fighting Lousiana’s sales tax system for remote sellers 

An Arizona business is appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals after a federal judge earlier this year dismissed its lawsuit challenging Louisiana's remote seller sales tax structure, The Center Square reports. 

Roundup: Trade data / Shipwreck discovered / Medical marijuana  

Regulations: A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import...

Literary publication ‘Fine Print’ a passion project for Baton Rouge editor

Some say they first saw the owl splayed on a table in a Mid...

Advanced digital skills equate to higher pay and job satisfaction

Income, satisfaction and job security are correlated to workers' digital skills, according to a...

Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him

John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account. 
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Natural gas investors leaving Marcellus for Haynesville

Capital from private investors and banks is leaving the Marcellus/Utica region and heading to...

Planning Commission to take up Kevin Nguyen’s proposed apartment complex 

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider approving Four Seasons, a proposed apartment complex on the south side of Burbank Drive east of South Kenilworth Parkway. 

Growing number of companies charging workers for job training if they quit 

A growing number of companies are charging their employees for the cost of their training when they quit, according to Reuters.

Red-hot warehouse market shows signs of slowing 

A pandemic-driven boom in warehousing demand is showing signs of slowing, The Wall Street...