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With judicial stay order, legislators ask Gov. Edwards to cancel special session

The Louisiana Legislature is planning to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to rescind his call for a special session to redraw Louisiana’s congressional boundary line

Real Estate Report: Seismic shifts upend commercial market 

The shutdown brought on by the pandemic caused perhaps the biggest changes in the business industry

Baton Rouge, New Orleans housing markets among nation’s least overpriced 

A recent study by Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities shows the Baton Rouge and New Orleans metro areas are two of the least-overpriced real estate markets in the country.

‘LaPolitics’: Turnover on the rise in state Senate 

When lawmakers are sworn into office in 2024, roughly 30% or more of the state Senate could be new faces, as compared to the start of the current term. Moreover, that figure may continue to climb.

More companies offering no-cost health insurance to retain employees  

Companies are increasingly revising the health benefits they offer in an effort to retain and recruit new employees, Inc. reports.  

Consumer behavior starting to change as gasoline approaches $5 a gallon 

As U.S. gasoline prices approach a record average of $5 a gallon, fuel costs are rippling through almost every corner of business,
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Capital Region mortgage originations down 23% from year ago

Mortgage lending in the Capital Region fell 16.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous three months

Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Louisiana State Police amid mounting evidence that the agency has a pattern of looking the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men,

State Rep. Scott McKnight first to announce candidacy for treasurer 

Republican Louisiana State Rep. Scott McKnight today announced his candidacy for state treasurer. McKnight has represented District 68 since 2020. 

Used car prices falling, while tight supply limits new vehicle sales

Automobile sales are down nationally and in Louisiana, as supply chain issues continue to limit the number of new vehicles available for sale.Â