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Roundup: Asbestos / Vape shops / Sports Illustrated

Blanket ban: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a known carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine...

Four-story hotel proposed for Howell Place

A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new hotel to be built at Howell Place.  Daniel Whitley with Arnold...

Louisiana not alone in new ‘tough-on-crime’ policies

Fueled by public outrage over the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and other high-profile incidents of police violence, a...

Supreme Court hears Louisiana case accusing Biden administration of censorship

A Louisiana case that could set new free speech standards was heard Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether the...

See what’s on the Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will consider rezoning property on Highland Road to develop a place of worship. Madan Kundu, president of New...

From location to timeline: Your questions about the new LSU arena answered

Last week, the Metro Council approved an ordinance backing a new $300 million LSU arena. The arena will host sporting events for LSU as well...

New home listings pick up in Capital Region

The Baton Rouge-area residential real estate market is continuing its shift to favor buyers. Pending sales dropped last month as several factors—including days on market,...

What’s next for the former Gonzales mayor after his resignation?

After 16 years as Gonzales mayor, Barney Arceneaux has stepped down to become the executive director for the Louisiana Municipal Association, a nonprofit that...

Constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act remains in question 

The Treasury Department says it will continue with its year-long sprint to collect information on the owners of corporate entities, despite a ruling earlier...

How consumers feel about the economy this month

Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price...

‘LaPolitics’: Cassidy makes a staffing suggestion

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy took to the Senate floor this week and urged his colleagues to step up on flood insurance while reminding them...

Roundup: Louisiana National Guard / K-12 spending / BRPD

Deployed: The first platoon of 50 men and women from the Louisiana National Guard arrived in Texas this week to assist with border security....

Who will pay for charging stations for electric big rigs?

A new federal initiative aims to speed up and better coordinate the rollout of charging and refueling stations for zero-emission big rigs, but industry...

Roundup: Bioeconomy / Allergy capitals / Railroad grant

New industry: Louisiana has landed its first Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone site, in Richland Parish, for woody biomass. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., and...

See which restaurant group just purchased land off W. Lee Drive

A restaurant group based outside of Louisiana has purchased land off W. Lee Drive for $1.525 million, according to a deal filed Wednesday with...

Americans are growing more cautious with their money

Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and...

Mera Salon and Spa Suites acquired by Texas company

Baton Rouge-based Mera Salon and Spa Suites has been acquired by Texas-based My Salon Suite, the salon franchise announced Thursday.  Mera Salon and Spa Suites...
Louisiana population

New data shows Louisiana trailing its Southern peers in population growth

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that approximately 60% of counties saw population gains from 2022 to 2023, up from the 52%...

Southern University System leader seeks closure of funding gap with LSU

Southern University System leader seeks closure of funding gap with LSUThe leader of the Southern University System is asking the Legislature to address a...

Mid-market companies looking at AI as a way to weather a potential downturn

Leaders of middle-market companies are feeling confident that artificial intelligence can lift their prospects for 2024, even while they prepare for a possible economic...