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One of the biggest potential victims of the new tariffs: The Ford F-150
America’s favorite pickup truck may stand among the most impacted by President Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs, The Wall Street Journal reports.
One of...
Roundup: State leases / Liz Murrill / Tariffs escalate
Automatic extensions cancelled: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order prohibiting the automatic extension of state leased buildings. The order comes from...
More cuts are coming to NOAA
The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts—this one involving more than 1,000 positions—at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four...
Southern Marsh drops one of its trademark infringement lawsuits
Southern Marsh Collection, a clothing retailer headquartered in Baton Rouge, has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against Alabama-based Comfort Cotton.
According to documents filed in...
Roundup: Campaign finance / Wearin’ of the Green / Retaliatory tariffs
Handling complaints: The Louisiana Department of Civil Service's Board of Ethics is proposing a new rule to standardize the handling of campaign finance complaints...
Rezoning sought for a Burbank housing development
Plans to rezone an 11-acre tract for a housing development are in the works.
The proposed plans include rezoning the tract from rural to planned...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Does a measles vaccine...
An outbreak of nearly 150 measles cases and the death of a school-aged child in Texas are making headlines. It’s one of the most...
Compromise reached over library funding
At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, city-parish leaders announced a new funding plan—the “Thrive! East Baton Rouge” plan—that includes a compromise over Mayor Sid...
Want a tech job? AI skills are the ticket
Nearly one in every four tech job postings is seeking candidates with artificial intelligence skills, according to jobs listing data, as companies increasingly adjust...
This Livingston property recently sold for $2M
A recently built Dollar General Market store in Livingston Parish has changed hands.
Metairie-based commercial real estate development company Dorsey Development sold the property through...
Roundup: NOAA’s layoffs impact / Southwest Airlines / Crawfish pardoned
Hazy forecasts: DOGE’s recent-employee cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could lead to worsened forecasts, experts warn. “The lack of data is...
Roundup: Trump doubles down / Tulane University / US job openings
Tariff hike on Canada: President Donald Trump says he is increasing the steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian goods to 50% to retaliate against...
Why this lawsuit could force Gov. Landry to start over on his tax reform...
A legal challenge to a sweeping constitutional amendment backed by Gov. Jeff Landry could derail his broader tax reform agenda, raising questions about the...
Waste collection company eyes future growth with Gonzales land purchase
Privately owned waste collection company Waste Pro recently bought more than 30 acres near Interstate 10 in Gonzales.
The company purchased 34 acres on North...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Mid-century modern office building in...
A fixture of Florida Boulevard for over 50 years, 6554 Florida Blvd. is an architect-designed office building blending mid-century modern character with contemporary renovations....
Roundup: Rotolo’s Craft & Crust / Stock market reacts / LABI’s endorsements
Westward expansion: Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is opening its fourth Texas restaurant, in Carrollton, the brand announced Monday. The new location is owned and...
Mayors along the Mississippi River are lobbying for funding to battle flooding
As annual snowmelt is making its way south, flood warnings are in effect for much of the lower Mississippi basin once again. Mayors of...
Meet the Baton Rouge baker behind St. Bruno Bread Co.
Baker Steven Gottfried knew he wanted to go big—even before he slid the first loaf out of the oven.
As Business Report writes in its...
MissionBR: Expanding access to quality education for all
Sponsored by New Schools for Baton Rouge
The mission of New Schools for Baton Rouge is clear: to ensure every student in Baton Rouge has...
