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Investment company purchases two Baton Rouge self-storage facilities

A New York-based investment company purchased two Baton Rouge Mini Storage facilities Monday, one on Greenwell Springs Road for $3.1 million and one on Airline Highway for $5.7 million.

Studyville expanding outside of Baton Rouge, adding services

Baton Rouge-based Studyville is expanding to Alexandria and adding “outsourced homeschool” to its educational offerings, founder Amanda Vincent says.

Convenience store property on Jefferson Highway sells for $5.3M

California-based investment company Ruffner Properties bought the convenience store property at 8967 Jefferson Highway for $5.3 million on Thursday.

Nearly $250M in Louisiana storm response reimbursements unverified

More than $240 million in disaster assistance reimbursements to local governments over the past 14 years have not been verified to determine if the money was correctly spent or accurately calculated, according to a recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office.

Alford: A tale of two Garys for Democrats

The Republican side of Louisiana’s developing race for governor has turned into a complete free-for-all, thanks to the dearth of announced candidates.

‘Business Report’ announces 2022 Influential Women in Business

Business Report today announced this year’s class of Influential Women in Business and will honor the 2022 selections at a May 10 luncheon.
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Natural disasters eventually could cost US $2 trillion annually

Floods, drought, wildfires and hurricanes made worse by climate change could cost the U.S....

State authority puts forth $1.3B coastal restoration spending plan for fiscal year 

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has put forward a nearly $1.3 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1, marking the first time CPRA could hit its goal of spending $1 billion annually on its 50-year, $50 billion comprehensive coastal restoration blueprint. 

New dog park and sports bar concept planned for Burbank Drive

A new dog park and sports bar concept called Tailgates is planned for space in between The Oasis, soon to be The Shed, and Ben Hur Road.

In Louisiana, women hold 31% of municipal government offices

Louisiana has the 26th highest percentage of women in municipal offices, with women holding roughly 31% of positions in local government, according to a recent report from the Center for American Women and Politics.