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Is the apartment market finally cooling?
Fresh off the recent apartment construction boom, a rising number of developers can no longer afford to complete or break ground on their multifamily...
The SBA is unveiling new credit lines up to $5M for small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to unveil in the coming months new government-backed credit lines of up to $5 million for small businesses,...
This Republican may be poised to enter the Baton Rouge mayoral race
Republican David Tatman, a former member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and owner of political consulting firm The Tatman Group, is...
Gov. Landry’s first legislative session was a mixed bag of results
Gov. Jeff Landry assumed office this year armed with a conservative agenda and backed by a Republican super-majority in the Legislature after eight years...
Roundup: Unclaimed property / Race-based criteria ABA / LSU utility patents
'Still discrimination': Louisiana is among 21 states fighting to remove race-based criteria from the American Bar Association’s accreditation process. The ABA is the accrediting...
Jefferson Baptist Church converting former synagogue into a multipurpose building
Jefferson Baptist Church plans to turn a former synagogue into a multipurpose building to host events.
The church purchased the property next door that housed...
More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023
More women are attaining the top job at companies in the S&P 500, but their numbers are still minuscule compared to their male counterparts.
Of...
Could Trump fast track oil and gas mergers?
Former president Donald Trump suggested to oil executive donors this month that he could ease the Federal Trade Commission’s scrutiny of their industry’s mergers...
Fight or flight: See how storms are strengthening quicker than local evacuation plans
In the past, Louisiana-based emergency managers tilted toward “flight,” leading evacuations that moved tens of thousands of people to safer ground before storms made...
Legislature passes resolution to study economic impact of Louisiana’s music industry
The House voted Thursday to create a subcommittee to study the makeup of the state's music industry ecosystem and its economic impact, the USA...
Roundup: Justin Jefferson / Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade / Travel spending
Geaux Tigers: The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with superstar wide receiver—and former LSU player—Justin Jefferson on a contract extension that makes him...
Is the insurance industry flirting with danger?
Despite warnings of a potential surge in Atlantic storms this summer, insurance for catastrophes is once again attracting capital, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Researchers...
A ‘totally new’ ITEP process is in the works
At its meeting Tuesday, the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will consider sweeping changes to the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program.
Under ITEP, eligible...
See what local eatery is moving to Mid City
DC Eats, a local restaurant that has served the community at its location on Plank Road for five years, is moving to Mid City.
The...
Roundup: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser / Trump’s next steps / Beer acquisition
Press club: Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, June 3. Plans...
Oil companies in Vermont must now pay for damage from climate change
Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate...
This former Baton Rouge bank just sold for $1.67 million
The former Crestmark Bank building on Highlandia Drive has sold for $1.67 million, according to sales documents filed Wednesday with the East Baton Rouge...
How to safeguard your business for hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins Saturday, and it's predicted to be an extremely active one.
In the June edition of Business Report, Christian Leach, vice...
See which local salon brand is expanding with a new location
Eggie Salon Studio is expanding with a second location, InRegister reports.
In an expansion from its Goodwood location, the studio has acquired the Air Salon...
Get a first look at Chicky Sandos’s first brick-and-mortar location
Baton Rouge-based food truck Chicky Sandos, known for its “Nashville-inspired, Louisiana-based” hot chicken, has moved on to its next chapter with its first brick-and-mortar...
