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See how state tax collectors are using AI
As the IRS makes headlines for cracking down on the wealthy, state tax collectors across the country have also become even more aggressive with...
What can Baton Rouge do to attract young professionals?
It’s a topic that’s front and center in Baton Rouge: attracting young professionals to the city.
In the latest episode of Business Report’s “Strictly Business”...
Industrial property company warns of a slowing real estate market
Prologis, the world’s largest industrial property company, is warning of a slowdown in warehousing markets in the coming quarters as customers focus on tamping...
See how a Senate bill looks to restrict access to Louisiana’s public records
Public safety is the justification for a proposal making its way through the Louisiana Legislature that looks to restrict citizens’ access to public records.
As...
Constitutional convention talks get underway in Legislature
The Louisiana House began discussing Gov. Jeff Landry’s call for a convention this spring to rework the state’s constitution, USA Today Network reports.
House Bill...
These four businesses recently opened in downtown Baton Rouge
Four businesses recently opened in downtown Baton Rouge, according to the Downtown Development District.
The DDD highlighted the businesses during its commission meeting this morning.
The...
Bernhard Capital firm acquires New Mexico-based nuclear consulting firm
Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners announced Tuesday its Department of Energy platform acquired Strategic Management Solutions, a management and technical consulting services for federal...
Roundup: Hazard mitigation plan / TV expansion / Speaker Mike Johnson
Be prepared: FEMA recently approved the Louisiana State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan goes into effect March 21 and expires on March 20, 2029....
Fed confirms inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned Tuesday that persistently elevated inflation will likely delay any Fed rate cuts until later this year, opening the...
New York investors buy three Baton Rouge apartment complexes
New York investors purchased three apartment complexes in Baton Rouge last week, according to Elifin Realty’s weekly Pulse report.
Brothers Todd and Marc Menowitz purchased...
Political fears extend Louisiana courts study
The deadline for a study into the workload of state courts has been extended because some judges fear the potential political consequences, Louisiana Illuminator...
Here’s the latest on three major Baton Rouge Health District projects
A lot is happening at the Baton Rouge Health District, from the development of cutting-edge data sharing capabilities to infrastructure enhancements and beautification.
Business Report...
Hybrid options gaining traction over EV sales
Electric-vehicle sales are continuing to decline while purchases of gas-electric hybrid vehicles remain steady, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Hybrid sales rose 43% in the...
Here’s what to know about Gen Z employees
Members of Gen Z—born roughly between 1995 to 2010—are entering the workforce in big numbers and they're arriving with a fair bit of unflattering...
Roundup: Million-dollar cities / Supreme Court / Louisiana colleges
Luxury homes: The U.S. now has a record number of cities where the “typical” home is worth $1 million or more, indicating a continued...
Here’s how Landry plans to reorganize the state’s coastal protection authority
Since taking office, Gov. Jeff Landry has set his sights to rewrite and revamp several aspects of Louisiana’s government, including the state’s constitution as...
What will it take for Louisiana to abolish its income tax?
Louisiana taxpayers will have to wait at least another year before lawmakers can consider eliminating the state's $4.5 billion income tax again, USA Today...
March was a better month for Baton Rouge casinos
Baton Rouge casinos saw their cumulative March revenue rise by 11.3% from February, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.
L’Auberge Baton Rouge was...
Local investor purchases retail shopping center in Gonzales for $1.19 million
A multi-tenant retail property along Airline Highway in Gonzales has changed ownership, according to Elifin Realty’s weekly Pulse report.
Local investor Kevin Bettis of Clay...
Capital Region companies honored as Louisiana Growth Leaders
Louisiana Economic Development honored two Capital Region companies as Louisiana growth leaders during an event at the Hilton Capital Center on Thursday.
Core Boiler &...
