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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.
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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 &...
Has Baton Rouge become a food destination?
Step aside New Orleans. Baton Rouge is now considered a food town all its own, Southern Living reports.
225 Magazine staff writer Maggie Heyn Richardson...
Roundup: Trader Joe’s case / The Athlete’s Foot / Comite Diversion
Guilty: An East Baton Rouge Parish jury has found Jace Boyd guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed panhandler in...
What’s next for the new River Center and hotel development?
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today submitted her proposed plan for next steps in developing a new River Center and complementary headquarters hotel to the...
See how Louisiana ranks in economic competitiveness
A report released this week ranked Louisiana last for economic competitiveness nationally and 31st for economic outlook, The Center Square reports.
The Virginia-based American Legislative...
How to effectively market a brand
As a senior regional marketing manager for Hancock Whitney Bank, Courtney Hart knows a thing or two about how to effectively market a brand.
In...
Urgent care clinics are sparking competition in the Capital Region
Urgent care clinics continue to pop up throughout the Capital Region, changing the way people seek treatment for minor ailments ranging from sniffles and...
Here’s why EBRSO’s new gang unit matters for business owners
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced a new unit aimed specifically at investigating drug dealers, gang members and others involved in...
