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Roundup: Crawfish prices / Global economy / Pennington’s Answer Gala
Mudbugs: Crawfish prices dropped $1 per pound at docks this week, signaling early supply growth for the 2026 season. Data from The Crawfish App...
From flashy to feel-good: How local restaurants are resetting
Capital Region restaurants are heading into 2026 with a focus on value, authenticity and smarter spending, even as rising food, labor and insurance costs...
CityStats report: Prosperity indicators slip in East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish has moved in the wrong direction on several key prosperity indicators, including median household income and unemployment, according to the...
Why developers are turning to tax-based financing for projects
A niche form of commercial real estate financing is surging as traditional bank lending remains constrained, CNBC writes.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE,...
Though strong consumer spending persists, economists see cracks forming
U.S. consumers are continuing to spend at a pace that is outstripping income growth, raising questions about how long household demand—a key driver of...
‘LaPolitics’: New bills set stage for carbon capture showdown in Legislature
Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson of Pineville has filed legislation calling for a local option on carbon capture wells.
His bills are this session’s first...
225 magazine looks to spotlight rising Capital Region leaders in their 20s
Know a rising young professional making an impact in the Capital Region? 225 magazine is accepting nominations for its third annual Twenty in Their...
Roundup: Jamie Dimon / Sports betting / Insurance crisis
CEO speaks out: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued rare public criticism of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, saying he was troubled by...
The East Baton Rouge commercial market ends 2025 on a high note
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish finished 2025 above the $1 billion mark, posting higher sales volume despite a slight slowdown...
A flood of new LNG projects could reshape gas markets in 2026
Global liquefied natural gas supply is set to surge in 2026, easing market tightness that has persisted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting...
An education power shift: States are handing parents more control
More states are expanding school choice programs as lawmakers and advocacy groups push to give families greater control over where and how their children...
US economy grew faster in Q3 of last year than first reported
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday...
New Leadership Louisiana program targets statewide health challenges
Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s Leadership Louisiana initiative is expanding with the launch of a new program focused on the state’s health care sector.
The...
Roundup: Ten Commandments lawsuit / Mortgage refinancing / Wealth gap
Full panel review: The full panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could...
A look at how the area housing market closed out 2025
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market ended 2025 with a modest increase in closed sales and days on market, while new listings and pending...
Stronger global economy lifts oil forecast, but oversupply risks linger
The International Energy Agency has raised its outlook for global oil demand growth this year, citing a stronger economic backdrop and lower crude prices,...
LED secretary: Louisiana has set a ‘new standard’
Speaking at Business Report’s Power Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois described a state that has staged an impressive comeback...
Lane Kiffin credits Nick Saban for helping him choose LSU job
LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin says his decision to leave a top-five program and a stable situation at Ole Miss for LSU was...
Roundup: MBA blues / New BRG clinic / Netflix’s WB offer
Looking for work: Even graduates from elite MBA programs are facing a tougher job market than before COVID. Hiring from top schools remains below...
‘LaPolitics’: As revenue falls, the Louisiana Lottery explores online sales
Louisiana Lottery revenue has fallen to a three-year low, which could pose problems for state budget writers if the trend continues.
But the numbers already...
