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

Baton Rouge adds 1,200 construction jobs over past year

Three out of four metro areas, including Baton Rouge, added construction jobs between March 2021 and March 2022.

Louisianans express confidence in elections, but not local news

While a majority of Louisiana residents are confident in the elections in the state,...

Baton Rouge, Gonzales seeking $37M in grants for rail stations

Baton Rouge and Gonzales have filed a joint application seeking $36.95 million in federal dollars for passenger rail stations in each city. 

Me-Moe’s Lawn and Landscape opening first retail location

Me-Moe’s Lawn and Landscape is opening its first retail nursery, called Plant Barn Baton Rouge, on Valley Street.

Baton Rouge rents rise 9% since start of pandemic 

Rents continue to rise at the fastest pace in decades, making housing costlier than...

Bill would make cable, internet providers refund customers automatically after disasters

Customers who want a refund after severe weather knocks out their cable or internet...
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U.S. chemical rail car loads hit all-time high 

There are some signs that pressures might be abating for the U.S. chemical industry....

Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970

Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.

Rising mortgage rates could free up Baton Rouge housing inventory by late 2022

If looking for a bright spot to rising mortgage rates, which recently hit 5%,...

Amazon fulfillment center expected to open next year

Amazon’s Baton Rouge fulfillment center is on track to be operating by next year,...
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