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These items will go before the Planning Commission next week
The Planning Commission on Monday will consider plans for a Zachary subdivision that has stirred controversy.
Local developer Arthur Lancaster has submitted his plans for...
Roundup: School closures / Louisiana education / Gonzales mayor
Storm aftermath: Several schools across the Capital Region—mostly in East Baton Rouge Parish—are closed following Monday night’s storms. See the full list of closures...
Here’s how fast US wholesale prices grew last month
U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings of consumer prices to start...
Here’s how to be considered for Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies list
Think you might be eligible for Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies list? Here’s what you need to do.
First, determine your eligibility. Businesses must...
Meet Lana Crump, an influential woman in business
Is AI right for a law firm?
It’s one of the many critical decisions that Lana Crump has tackled in her role as a partner...
‘LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry’s national political profile is on the rise
Jeff Landry will be the keynote speaker for the Tennessee Republican Party’s 47th annual Statesmen’s Dinner—an early indicator national GOP influencers view Louisiana’s governor...
‘LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry’s national political profile is on the rise
Jeff Landry will be the keynote speaker for the Tennessee Republican Party’s 47th annual Statesmen’s Dinner—an early indicator national GOP influencers view Louisiana’s governor...
Gaming regulator reflects on his career before heading into retirement
Louisiana's top gambling regulator will retire next month after 37 years of elective and appointed public service that included a stint as the Louisiana...
Meet Jodi Conachen, an influential woman in business
Jodi Conachen’s childhood career goal was simple: “I wanted to matter.”
Though her aspirations changed over the years while growing up in Baton Rouge, Conachen...
D.R. Horton purchases 18 lots in Zachary subdivision
National homebuilder D.R. Horton purchased 18 lots in a Zachary subdivision for just over $1 million, according to a deal filed Friday with the...
Unemployment claims decline in Louisiana
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana declined during the first week of May, dropping nearly 14% from the week prior, according to figures released...
Are interest rates high enough to beat inflation? Time will tell
The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve...
Tina Holland stepping down in 2025 as president and CEO of FranU
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University on Monday announced the retirement of Tina Holland, the university’s president and CEO.
Holland, who is FranU’s fourth president...
Roundup: Press Club / Gonzales mayor / Severe weather
Speaking: Libbie Sonnier, executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge...
Can the Florida Corridor Plan lead to a rebirth?
Following tens of millions in recent investment along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge’s redevelopment authority is in the midst of creating a master plan for...
Louisiana revenue projections are better than expected. See by how much
Louisiana lawmakers have more money than they thought to spend on budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upward through June of next...
Roundup: Border crisis / St. George / I-10 overpass
Field trip: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and a delegation of nine state lawmakers on Thursday visited Louisiana National Guard troops deployed to the U.S....
‘LaPolitics’: Political professionals are forced to navigate map uncertainty
As the courts continue to wade through our congressional map drama, some donors, consultants and others who spend or make money on Louisiana politics...
Former South Sherwood Forest restaurant site sells for $1.45M
A property that has previously been home to several restaurants has changed ownership, according to a deal filed this week with the East Baton...
See who won last night’s High Stakes Pitch Competition
New Orleans-based SafePush took home the $100,000 investment prize at the High Stakes Pitch Competition that closed out Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week on Thursday...
