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First Small Sliders franchise will open in Thibodaux 

The company, founded in 2019, announced last summer its plans to open a franchise program for its restaurants, which are built using shipping containers.  

Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened the door for boosters  

By trying to limit how much schools can help college athletes cashing in on their fame, the NCAA seems to have inadvertently opened the door for boosters to get a foothold in a burgeoning market.

State Senate passes bill to promote competition among EV charging stations 

A bill designed to ensure competition among electric vehicle charging stations has cleared the...

How Performance Contractors circumvented delays, shortages 

It was unquestionably serendipitous. A few years back, Performance Contractors in Baton Rouge began an extensive self-assessment to gain better visibility into its procurement processes. 

Mayor Broome selects EBR’s first community revitalization director

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has selected Marlee Pittman to be the first director of community revitalization for East Baton Rouge Parish. 

Office park off Coursey Boulevard expanding

A new office building is being constructed in Market Plaza off Coursey Boulevard, according to a $355,000 permit filed earlier this month.
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Amtrak, freight companies clash over Gulf Coast passenger rail

A dispute between Amtrak and two freight companies could threaten implementation of New Orleans-to-Mobile passenger service. 

‘LaPolitics’: A new appropriator from Louisiana

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, roughly 13 months on the job, turned heads this week by snagging the only open seat on the budget-writing House Appropriations Committee.

State construction bill includes $20M for University Lakes project

The current version of the state’s capital outlay bill includes a $20 million commitment to complete the University Lakes improvement project, Sen. Franklin Foil says. 

Refinancing slows following boom of last two years

Refinancing in Baton Rouge has hit the brakes as mortgage rates rise, putting an end to the pandemic refinancing boom sparked by historically low interest rates.Â