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Roundup: Inflation / Entergy / Data center real estate
Slowly easing: Inflation cooled a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that stubbornly elevated cost pressures are...
What to know about the library millage proposal headed to the Metro Council
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library millage continuation proposal will be introduced at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting, marking the first step toward placing the...
LA.IO launches $100M private equity fund for Louisiana businesses
Louisiana Innovation, a division of Louisiana Economic Development, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new private equity fund aimed at keeping businesses, jobs...
Commission rejects nearly $15M in NIL deals over compliance concerns
The College Sports Commission has rejected nearly $15 million in name, image and likeness agreements since it started evaluating them over the summer, representing...
‘LaPolitics’: Who should pay for Louisiana’s judicial system?
The Police Jury Association’s executive board recently adopted policy priorities that include a constitutional amendment to require the state government to pay for Louisiana’s...
Credit card stocks slide after Trump floats 10% interest rate cap
Stocks of credit card companies were tumbling Monday morning after President Donald Trump threatened moves that could eat into their profits. The rest of...
Roundup: Delta Utilities / Smitty’s Supply / Argent LNG
Mark your calendars: District 3 Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis and the Metro Council will host a town hall on Tuesday to discuss how...
Trump threatens to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela
After ExxonMobil’s CEO publicly acknowledged the barriers involved in doing business in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said he may block the company from drilling...
Why now is a good time for your business to invest in dashcams, telematics...
A new law that took effect Jan. 1 is giving Louisiana businesses a financial incentive to outfit their commercial fleets with dashboard cameras and...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Essential Properties Realty Trust,...
Target reveals plans for its Millerville Road and other local stores going forward
Retail giant Target has confirmed that its Millerville Road store will remain open despite plans to build a new location roughly 7 miles away...
SCOTUS to hear Louisiana case involving lawsuits against oil and gas companies
Louisiana’s long-running coastal wetlands lawsuits against oil and gas companies are headed to the U.S. Supreme Court next week, with multibillion-dollar damages potentially at...
‘LaPolitics’: The countdown to Washington Mardi Gras is on
As we all know, Tuesday (Jan. 6), also known as the Epiphany or Twelfth Night, kicked off the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, with...
These US airports are borrowing billions as passenger growth strains terminals
U.S. airports are in the midst of a borrowing boom as they race to modernize aging terminals and keep pace with surging passenger volumes,...
Roundup: Jobless claims / Venezuela / Housing market
Up slightly: U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market...
Houston investors acquire Prairieville retail center along Airline
A pair of Houston investors have purchased the Oak Grove Plaza Shopping Center in Prairieville.
Tim Nguyen and Cathy Huynh purchased the retail center through...
Upskilling employees is the new company playbook for retention
Upskilling is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in today’s economy, as companies grapple with rapid technological change and an accelerating skills gap,...
This popular Perkins Road bar is closing
Uncle Earl’s Bar, the Perkins Road nightlife spot perhaps best known for its annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, is closing on Jan. 15.
Owner Jordan...
Mid City Ballroom seeks rezoning to obtain alcohol license
Mid City Ballroom, the intimate concert venue on South Acadian Thruway, has submitted a rezoning application as it looks to move away from its...
From first step to pipe dream: The decline of the starter home
The traditional idea of a “starter home” is becoming increasingly outdated as rising prices, larger floor plans and shifting buyer expectations reshape the U.S....
