Roundup: Asbestos / Vape shops / Sports Illustrated
Blanket ban: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a known carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine...
Four-story hotel proposed for Howell Place
A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new hotel to be built at Howell Place.
Daniel Whitley with Arnold...
Is Joann closing? Fabric chain files for bankruptcy
Joann Inc, the owner of the Joann chain of sewing and fabric stores, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Monday.
The move...
Lawmakers reject Liz Murrill’s request to double fund for consultants and private attorneys
The Louisiana Legislature decided against letting the state attorney general’s office keep more of the money it recovers from state legal settlements and uses...
Roundup: Homebuilder sentiment / Austin housing blues / Louisiana schools audit
Thinking positively: U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident about their businesses than they have since last summer, as they see better demand despite stubbornly...
Constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act remains in question
The Treasury Department says it will continue with its year-long sprint to collect information on the owners of corporate entities, despite a ruling earlier...
How consumers feel about the economy this month
Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price...
Roundup: Louisiana National Guard / K-12 spending / BRPD
Deployed: The first platoon of 50 men and women from the Louisiana National Guard arrived in Texas this week to assist with border security....
BROC merges with Lafayette-based clinic
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic and Lafayette-based Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists have announced they are combining to form an orthopedic group practice called Gulf South Orthopedic...
Whitney Johnson: Is your gut instinct keeping you from your next dream?
When I was in college, I went to an information session at the law school. This moment sticks in my mind because I unexpectedly...
How to know if it’s time for a new sales compensation strategy
Although the business environment is completely different than it was 20 years ago, the way most B2B companies structure sales quotas and compensation has...
Roundup: Combustion engines / McDonald’s / Nissan and Honda
Still available: Combustion engine vehicles will continue to be available for sale in Louisiana, pending two bills in the House of Representatives. One bill...
Roundup: Bioeconomy / Allergy capitals / Railroad grant
New industry: Louisiana has landed its first Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone site, in Richland Parish, for woody biomass. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., and...
Mera Salon and Spa Suites acquired by Texas company
Baton Rouge-based Mera Salon and Spa Suites has been acquired by Texas-based My Salon Suite, the salon franchise announced Thursday.
Mera Salon and Spa Suites...
Why the usual workarounds for high borrowing rates isn’t working
Homebuyers nationwide are going to have to settle for a 7% mortgage, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The cost of a home loan has soared...
These lots off Tiger Bend Road just sold for $4.8M
Alvarez Construction has purchased 55 lots for the new Garden Hill Subdivision.
In a deal filed Wednesday afternoon with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk...
Roundup: Anti-theft measures / TikTok ban / Red dust site
Porch pirates: Two bills intended to combat theft were taken up by a Louisiana Senate committee on Tuesday. One of the proposed bills would...
Baton Rouge General takes advantage of Entergy’s Power Through program
On Thursday, Baton Rouge General will break ground on a project that will bring whole-facility backup power to its Bluebonnet and Mid City hospitals.
The...
How young household earnings in Baton Rouge compare to Southern counterparts
Young households in the Baton Rouge metro earn more than those in nearly every Southern midsized peer, according to a recent analysis by the...
What climate risks impact Baton Rouge homes?
Baton Rouge-area homes are among those nationwide with the highest potential for climate risks, according to research published by Realtor.com this week.
The website is...