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See how much the mayor’s proposed stormwater fee would cost you

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is proposing a stormwater utility fee that would raise about $36.5 million per year for reducing flood risk and improving water quality.

Why a strong jobs report tomorrow might not be good news 

Investors are closely watching the nonfarm payrolls report due out Friday, but not for...

Consumer spending in Louisiana up 12.5% last year

Louisiana residents spent an average 12.5% more on personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, during 2021,

Proposed rule lifts moratorium on new small business lending firms 

The White House this week sent a news flash that could change the face of small business lending sometime next year, Inc. reports. 

See which officials are given early access to LSU season tickets

Among the perks provided to select Louisiana officials—elected and appointed—is early access to buy season tickets ahead of the general public for LSU sports.

Local restaurants team up for Oktoberfest fundraising event 

Hoist your stein and don your lederhosen—the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association is launching its first-ever Oktoberfest on Oct. 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Pointe Marie.
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LSU’s 2023 baseball season ticket prices increasing

When LSU baseball season ticket renewal opened Sept. 19, some fans discovered their seats would cost extra for the coming season.

​​​​‘The Mascot’ feature film set to shoot during LSU-Tennessee game

The Mascot, a scripted film featuring LSU and Mike the Tiger, will be shooting during Saturday’s home football game against the University of Tennessee, the writer/director says. 

Gov. Edwards allocates $270M in federal money for local bridges in state 

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday that more than 500 local bridges in Louisiana will be eligible for $270 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

US weekly initial jobless claims rise by 29,000 

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains strong even in the face of persistent inflation and a slowing overall U.S. economy.