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Baton Rouge and other boom buyers now owe more than their homes are worth
Some homeowners who bought near the peak of the pandemic housing boom are now finding themselves underwater—owing more on their mortgages than their homes...
Roundup: Student loans / Paul Arrigo / Tire waste
In a bind: Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished this summer. Roughly six million federal student-loan...
Area housing market shows signs of stability
The Baton Rouge residential market has begun to show benefits for both buyers and sellers with increased inventory and gains in median prices.
“It's a...
The Fed is holding steady despite pressure to cut rates
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome...
From batteries to biofuels, LSU is investing $1M in energy research
The LSU Institute for Energy Innovation on Tuesday announced nearly $1 million in grant funding for energy-focused research initiatives.
The institute received a total of...
As pandemic windfalls fade, states are feeling the revenue pinch
After pandemic-era surpluses fueled tax cuts and new spending, state governments are now grappling with slower revenue growth, Governing writes.
By the end of 2024,...
Dermatology clinic acquires the site of its new Prairieville office for $2.1M
Atlas Dermatology has purchased the property on La. 73 in Prairieville housing its new office.
The company bought the property from Haddad Contractors LLC for...
Why Mayor Edwards is merging EMS with the Baton Rouge Fire Department
Mayor-President Sid Edwards is merging Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, his office announced Monday.
“This merger is a potential...
Roundup: New US nuclear plant / Bank exams / Business activity
Plans announced: New York intends to build a large nuclear-power facility, the first major new U.S. plant undertaken in more than 15 years and...
LABI’s Will Green talks session wins and losses
For Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President and CEO Will Green, the 2025 regular legislative session delivered meaningful wins—though it also brought a...
Americans’ support for renewables appears to be losing energy
Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new...
Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims dropped for the week ending June 14, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,053...
Researchers warn of record-breaking credential exposure
Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to...
This local real estate powerhouse has broken up with Keller Williams
One of Louisiana’s top-producing residential real estate teams has gone independent.
The W Group, previously recognized as the No. 1 Keller Williams team in the...
Livingston Parish is about to get a dose of hot yoga
April Hill’s Yoga Studio 90 is marking 15 years in Baton Rouge—and expanding, with a Denham Springs location opening in August, 225 writes.
Hill’s business...
Roundup: Skip Bertman / Trading bonds / Ten Commandments
A familiar face: LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman, 87, will be taking a trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to watch the Tigers play Sunday in...
More Americans are taking on second jobs
The rise of side hustles isn’t just a cultural trend—it may be a survival strategy, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Between January and May, 5.3%...
The University Lakes project clears major hurdle
Though heavy equipment and overgrown shorelines may suggest otherwise, officials say the $75 million University Lakes Project remains on track, 225 writes.
The first phase...
A California firm has purchased these Mid City apartments
Redwood Trust, a California-based real estate investment firm, has purchased the Pine Square Apartments in north Mid City for $4.95 million.
According to sales records...
The wait is over: Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its Baton Rouge location
Popular fast-casual chain Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its first Baton Rouge location on Friday. The Baton Rouge restaurant is also the chain’s first...
