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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Task force to be convened to find money for permanent teacher pay raises

Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a plan that could eventually...

Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

A look at the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge,...

‘LaPolitics’: Legislature hits pause on expansion of online gaming

While the Louisiana Legislature has embraced mobile sports wagering in recent years, legislators have...

Mid City mixed-use development fills its last tenant space

A long-vacant shell space at Baton Rouge mixed-use development Square 46 has been leased,...

Audit alleges LSU-affiliated nonprofit mishandled millions in funding

Millions in questionable compensation and research contracts routed to an outside entity are among...

What Visit Baton Rouge’s latest audit shows

Visit Baton Rouge ended 2025 with stronger tourism-driven revenues, higher capital investment and plans...

Senate committee removes funding to expand LA GATOR program

After a 30-minute meeting with no debate, a Senate committee voted 9-0 to advance...

Restaurant property in growing retail corridor near Burbank fetches $3.4M

New Jersey company Essential Properties Realty Trust has purchased a restaurant property in a...

St. George pushes back on claims it’s hostile to development

Speaking at the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors’ 2026 Trends seminar in April,...

Worley to lease nearly 60,000 square feet at Louisiana Blue campus

Engineering consultant firm Worley plans to lease nearly 60,000 square feet in one of...
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