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Ronnie Johns still drawing state GOP’s wrath for skipping veto session

A faction of GOP members wants the Louisiana Senate to block the appointment of...

Will high-earning Louisianans pay more in state income tax this year?

Louisiana lawmakers and voters last year approved a tax swap that lowers income tax rates while eliminating the deduction for federal taxes paid.

Bank profits soar in 2021 but inflation worries cast shadow

Three of the nation’s biggest banks reported blowout profits for 2021 on Friday, helped...

Another Bernhard proposed utilities investment draws criticism

Another potential investment in a city’s utilities by Bernhard Capital, this time in New Jersey, is generating criticism.

Louisiana will receive $1B for bridge repairs and replacements 

Louisiana will receive around $1 billion from the federal infrastructure plan to repair its failing bridges and infrastructure,

Stirling Properties, Level Homes team up on Prairieville development 

Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced plans to build a townhome development in Prairieville
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At Big Bad Bites in Gonzales, it’s ‘just good food fast’

The couple behind Big Bad Bites want to offer something new to the fast-food ecosystem: sit-down restaurant-quality food and ingredients. 

‘LaPolitics’: Conservatives seek second shot at legislative issues

The upcoming regular session will be an opportunity for conservatives in the Legislature to take another swing at issues that didn’t quite work out last year.

Tweak to Metro Council drive-thru ordinance helps address restaurant concerns

A tweak to a Metro Council ordinance approved Wednesday permits businesses with drive-thrus to serve nondrivers curbside and in the parking lot, which may alleviate safety concerns for some restaurants, Louisiana Restaurant Association CEO Stan Harris says. 

What’s next for BRAF and new head Chris Meyer?

Chris Meyer, founder and CEO of New Schools for Baton Rouge for the last 10 years, is leaving the nonprofit to take over for John Davies at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation on Feb. 1. He’s setting his sights on a lot of the same goals the foundation has had for years, but also on some new areas.