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SBA’s ‘Ban The Box’ rule could help millions of would-be entrepreneurs
Vice President Kamala Harris is emphasizing the importance of the "Ban the Box" initiative, an imminent rule change from the Small Business Administration intended...
Could credit card fees be capped at $8 soon?
The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, reports The Associated Press, the latest effort in a White...
Curbside Burgers completes significant outdoor renovation
Popular Mid City eatery Curbside Burgers has completed a major overhaul of its outdoor patio space.
According to Jeff Byrnes, director of marketing for Hufft...
These two Baton Rouge apartment complexes just sold for millions
Two apartment complexes in Baton Rouge were sold last week to investment groups in multimillion-dollar deals, according to public records.
Jefferson Lakes Apartments, a 290-unit...
If rent costs are cooling, why does rent continue to drive inflation?
Inflation came in hotter than expected in January, and there’s still uncertainty about whether that was a fluke or if price hikes are becoming...
Roundup: Storm threat / Teacher exodus / Apple
Brace yourself: Widespread showers and storms will move across the region Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. While the risk of tornadoes is expected to...
Lawmakers question utility spending on politics, lobbying
Across the nation, lawmakers in statehouses are pushing legislation to curb utilities spending ratepayer money on lobbying, expert testimony in rate cases, goodwill advertising,...
Business tax breaks will be a main concern in next year’s legislative session
Louisiana's vast complex web of tax breaks for businesses and industry will be scrutinized this summer and will become a major focus of the...
New Orleans, Baton Rouge container-on-barge initiative sets a record
The Port of New Orleans, the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Ingram Marine Group have set a new record in their collaborative container-on-barge...
CDC drops five-day COVID isolation recommendation
After more than three years since the pandemic began, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced it was dropping its...
Local trucking association purchases space in downtown Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Motor Transport Association purchased two commercial spaces in downtown Baton Rouge for $1.2M, according to public records.
Michael Beck represented LMTA in...
Louisianans hit the hardest by skyrocketing auto insurance rates
Car insurance rates surged 26% nationwide in the past year and are expected to remain elevated through 2025, reports The Center Square.
That's according to...
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Contraception / National debt
More of the same: Anyone hoping to boil crawfish this weekend can expect mostly the same prices as last week. The average price for...
See what’s moving into the former Kolache Kitchen on Jefferson Highway
Chicky Sandos, a food truck specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, is moving into the former home of Kolache Kitchen on Jefferson Highway.
In September,...
Marsh McLennan Agency completes acquisition of local insurance provider
Not even two weeks after announcing the deal, Marsh McLennan Agency said Friday it has completed its acquisition of Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.
Louisiana Companies,...
Workers are feeling insecure about their jobs. Here’s how it impacts companies
Employee job insecurity is on the rise, Inc. reports, and it can come at a cost for companies.
A new survey shows more American workers...
What happened to Hive Pizza? Baton Rouge brand seemingly done
Although there was no official announcement, Baton Rouge-based Hive Pizza has quietly closed its last restaurant in the area.
Google labels Hive Pizza’s Siegen Lane...
Roundup: Crawfish industry / IRS targets high earners / Mayoral race
Seeking federal aid: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has asked the federal government to help the state’s crawfish industry. It’s the latest...
The muffuletta unwrapped: Secrets of Louisiana’s famous sandwich
Born in the early 1900s in New Orleans, the muffuletta can now be found across the globe.
As 225 shows in its newest episode of...
Nepotism is alive and well in the workplace
A new survey indicates that companies value a candidate’s connections more than their skills, Inc., reports.
Global recruiter Robert Walters surveyed 6,000 professionals in North...
