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Roundup: U.S. home sales / Tech giants / Airline boarding
On the rise: Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose in October as buyers took advantage of a dip in mortgage rates. Contract closings...
How data centers are threatening the effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The explosion of data center development across the U.S. to serve the artificial intelligence industry is threatening decades of progress cutting greenhouse gas emissions,...
Pennington is exploring new technologies for diabetes management
Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center are exploring how technology can transform diabetes care, helping patients better manage their condition and prevent progression.
This year,...
Senate committee votes to keep film tax credits, but with a key edit
A Louisiana Senate committee voted Tuesday to keep the state's tax incentive for film production while reducing the cap on the program by $25...
What the Fed’s suddenly more cautious tone could mean for borrowers
Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed...
This health provider recently expanded to a third location in the Capital Region
A business providing care and support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder recently expanded to its third location in the Capital Region in two...
Why experts warn against federal tax cuts that are meant to spur growth
As Republicans write their 2025 tax plans, they are arguing that lower taxes promote growth and, at least in part, can pay for themselves...
Are state lawmakers in tune with the needs of Louisiana’s music industry?
A legislative subcommittee studying Louisiana’s music industry met this week to discuss why the state Legislature should invest in music infrastructure, The Center Square...
Roundup: Special session / Mayoral candidate forum / Ford layoffs
On the agenda: The state House of Representatives is set to continue debating House Bill 9 on Wednesday. HB9, sponsored by Rep. Neil Riser,...
DSLD purchases dozens of lots in this Zachary community
Denham Springs-based homebuilder DSLD purchased 79 lots to add to its Fairview Gardens community in Zachary.
DSLD bought the lots through DSLD Homes LLC from...
This local wealth management firm is growing in more ways than one
Highland Wealth has had a big year.
In 2024, the Baton Rouge-based wealth management firm has seen its assets under management balloon, its team grow...
Visitors to the Perkins overpass have a new parking option
A new paid parking lot opened last week next to Bet-R Neighborhood Market in the Perkins Road Overpass District.
Parking has for years been an...
Roundup: Allied Power / Louisiana’s reserve funds / Jersey Mike’s
New leadership: Allied Power, a full-service provider of power plant services and a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced Mike Little as its...
How nonprofits rebounded after losing volunteers during the pandemic
From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers...
Is shrinking the number of services to be taxed key to passing tax reform?
A bill expanding the state sales tax to apply to more than three dozen labor and services was sidelined in the Louisiana House again...
An updated look at the local commercial real estate market
Commercial sales transactions and deal velocity in East Baton Rouge Parish were down in October, according to Elifin Realty’s latest data.
Sales were down by...
‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot
Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact that Louisiana has one more round of elections (Dec. 7)...
Roundup: Spirit bankruptcy / Economic indicators / Food bank CEO
Prearranged deal: After years of losses, a failed merger and demanding consumer tastes, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. The carrier on Monday...
How the presidential election has impacted US homebuilder sentiment
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders grew to a seven-month high in November, Bloomberg reports, thanks to a jump in sales expectations and optimism that a...
Planning Commission to weigh proposed shooting range
The proposed plans for a shooting range and pro shop on River Road near L’Auberge Casino will be reviewed at Monday night’s Planning Commission...
