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Relief is coming to America’s office supply glut
America’s office glut is finally easing, The Wall Street Journal writes.Â
For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. office market is contracting—thanks to a...
Louisiana GOP Senate race heats up
The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Louisiana is heating up early—and turning sharply right, Louisiana Illuminator writes.Â
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, has launched...
Portobello’s in Bocage announces a major shift in focus
The Portobello’s Grill in the Bocage Village Shopping Center on Old Hammond Highway is now a dedicated catering and private event venue. The restaurant...
Mullin expands its footprint with a new division
Mullin has announced the launch of a new division, Mullin Industrial, marking its strategic expansion into commercial and industrial landscaping services across the Gulf...
Roundup: Fed meeting / Keli Zinn / Farewell, Albertson’sÂ
Looking ahead: The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst....
Roundup: Gas prices to rise / Premium credit cards / Purdue Pharma settlementÂ
Mideast tensions: After Israel attacked Iran last week, experts predicted gas prices would increase for U.S. consumers by roughly 20 cents per gallon. Drivers...
Spicy Rico is bringing fast-casual Mexican flavors to LSU area
Spicy Rico, a new fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant near LSU, is the latest venture from chef Raul Mendez and his sisters, Thalia and Diana Fuentes,...
Former Chicken Salad Chick property near Burbank changes hands
The former Chicken Salad Chick property on Frogmore Drive off West Lee Drive has changed hands to become Chipotle Mexican Grill’s third location in...
How AI can ease the pain of returning to work after vacation
Many professionals dread returning from vacation to an overwhelming inbox and missed meetings, but AI tools may offer relief—streamlining reentry and reducing stress, Fast...
Baton Rouge smoke shop targeted in statewide vape crackdown
The Smokin Aces Smoke Shop on Wax Road has had its permit suspended by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part...
Louisiana initial jobless claims up nearly 16% from the previous week
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,471...
Roundup: Misusing tenant funds / Fewer imports / Undocumented workersÂ
Bill seeks penalties: A bill that could provide criminal penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk...
What we know about the landmark NIL settlement
A landmark class-action settlement is poised to transform the business of college sports, paving the way for student-athletes to receive direct compensation for both...
Why US water infrastructure is at a breaking point
In an age of AI and autonomous vehicles, the U.S. water system is showing its age—and cracking under pressure, Fast Company writes.Â
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A snapshot of how the local housing market fared in May
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market showed signs of balance in May, with a rise in listings and sales activity across much of the...
Prices in this sector are rising twice as fast as grocery costs
Electric bills are outpacing food inflation as utilities pass rising natural gas prices and grid upgrade costs onto consumers, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
Electricity...
Op-ed questions Gov. Landry’s commitment to lower auto insurance rates
An op-ed published this week by The Center Square takes direct aim at Gov. Jeff Landry’s handling of insurance reform, accusing him of breaking...
Lawmakers reject funding boost for Gov. Landry’s school voucher initiative
Louisiana lawmakers passed a $51 billion state budget Thursday, rejecting Gov. Jeff Landry’s push to expand publicly funded private school vouchers under his LA...
Local developer acquires 150 acres in Zachary for $1.7M
Local developer Kevin Nguyen acquired just over 150 acres on Old Scenic Highway in Zachary, according to a deal filed last week with the...
Federal tax collections have surprisingly surged amid IRS turmoil
After months of warnings that tax revenue might plunge due to agency staffing cuts and internal turmoil, the IRS delivered a surprise this spring:...
