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A look at the final developer being considered for LSU’s arena project
The final firm in consideration to develop LSU’s new $400 million arena is Oak View Group, a Denver-based developer that specializes in sports and...
Mark Cuban’s one habit to living a successful life
Mark Cuban says the secret to long-term career success is simple: Invest in yourself.
As Inc. writes, it’s a habit he calls both powerful and...
Lawmakers advance bill easing ethics scrutiny
A Louisiana bill initially aimed at loosening gift restrictions for public officials has been scaled back but still raises alarm among ethics watchdogs, Louisiana...
Roundup: Jobless jolt / Inmate counting / Local unemployment
Claims climb: Filings for U.S. jobless aid jumped last week but American workers broadly remain secure in their jobs despite economic uncertainty over global...
US growth stalls amid tariff jitters
The U.S. economy contracted at a 0.2% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2025, revised from an earlier 0.3% estimate, Bloomberg reports.
The slowdown...
This Gonzales restaurant property changed hands
The property housing Agave Blue Tequila & Taco Bar in the Heritage Crossing mixed-use development has been sold.
Rubmaro Heritage LLC, represented by Agavo Blue...
See how much CEO pay grew last year
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed...
Roundup: EV project scrapped / New homes / Furniture prices
GM shifts plans: General Motors has scrapped a $300 million electric vehicle motor project at its Tonawanda, New York, plant, opting instead to invest...
How Americans feel about the current state of the housing market
Consumer uncertainty about the housing market has reached its highest level since 2023, Reuters reports.
Sixty percent of respondents of a new Bank of America...
Legislature moves to expand insurance commissioner’s authority
A bill giving Louisiana’s insurance commissioner expanded power to reject rate hikes is heading to the governor’s desk, The Center Square writes.
House Bill 148,...
State Senate pushes back on voucher expansion
The Louisiana Senate, led by President Cameron Henry, is pushing back against Gov. Jeff Landry’s $94 million budget for the flagship private school voucher...
Baton Rouge Gallery’s empty wine bottles will now fortify Louisiana’s coast
The Baton Rouge Gallery has entered into a partnership with Glass Half Full, a New Orleans-based nonprofit glass recycler, that will see the local...
Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill would eliminate hydrogen production credit
President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could upend Louisiana’s clean hydrogen economy by eliminating a popular tax credit starting next year, The...
Where consumer confidence now stands after reaching its lowest level in years
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset...
Louisiana’s industrial giants eye emerging quantum computing technology
Quantum computing is moving from a lab theory to an industrial tool—and Louisiana’s heavy industries are paying attention, 10/12 writes.
Though not yet scalable, IBM’s...
Founders Fest postponed until the fall; kickoff event is still on for Wednesday
The inaugural Founders Fest, a two-day event originally scheduled for May 28 and 29, has been postponed until the fall.
Abbey Lovett, the festival’s organizer,...
Roundup: Ralph Lauren / Tracking GPU costs / Feral hog invasion
Raising prices: Ralph Lauren says it will raise prices more than previously planned in order to offset tariffs. The luxury apparel and accessories company...
This 299-unit apartment complex in Gonzales just sold
A nearly 300-unit apartment complex in Gonzales has new ownership.
California real estate firm Griffin Capital bought the Oaks at Riverbend apartment complex property on...
Insurance industry is already facing a storm of losses ahead of hurricane season
While NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-average hurricane season, the insurance industry is already grappling with soaring losses from wildfires, storms and rising...
First Look: The Cozy Griddle opens next week
Baton Rouge’s breakfast scene will get a boost next week with the soft opening of The Cozy Griddle, a new restaurant on Coursey Boulevard,...
