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Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
A $180 million land clearing permit has...
These new tax rules could make itemizing more attractive this year
Americans may see smaller tax bills and larger refunds this year thanks to a slate of new deductions and expanded tax breaks included in...
Gov. Landry seeks large funding boost for inspector general’s office
Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed executive budget would more than double funding for Louisiana’s Office of State Inspector General, boosting the agency from $2.38 million...
Livingston Parish chamber announces 2025 ‘Businesses of the Year’
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced the recipients of its 2025 Business of the Year Awards. The annual awards program is...
State looks to strengthen workforce pipeline with new tax credit for employers
Beginning in 2026, Louisiana employers who offer apprenticeships, internships or other youth work experiences will be eligible for a new state income tax credit...
How a local family built a fast-growing play business
A Denham Springs couple is turning a personal parenting need into a fast-growing local business, 225 writes.
Lacie and Tyler Edwards opened The Play District,...
Winter storm expected to briefly slow state’s crawfish harvest
The approaching winter storm is expected to temporarily slow Louisiana’s crawfish harvest but is unlikely to cause long-term damage to the state’s signature crop.
“If...
Roundup: Cockfighting ban / National education ranking / Winter storm
Ban remains intact: Efforts to revive cockfighting in Louisiana by enthusiasts in St. Landry Parish hit a setback after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill...
Europe turns to record LNG imports, led by US exports
Europe is set to import more liquefied natural gas than ever in 2026, deepening its reliance on global energy markets as it works to...
This ‘small’ leadership slip is secretly killing morale
A growing body of research suggests that what feels like a “small” management oversight can quietly drain morale—and productivity—across an entire organization, Inc. writes.
A...
Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance
The federal agency in charge of enforcing workplace anti-discrimination laws on Thursday voted to rescind its own guidance on how to guard against harassment...
Gov. Landry rolls out strategy to fast-track state’s energy growth
Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday announced a new statewide energy strategy aimed at accelerating investment, streamlining permitting and positioning Louisiana as a national and...
BREC targets early May hire for new superintendent
BREC has begun a national search for its next superintendent, aiming to have a new leader in place this summer, according to BREC Commission...
Roundup: Winter storm / Trump sues banking giant / Natural gas disruption
The latest: Icing impacts in south Louisiana are expected to be localized, but all areas should prepare for a hard freeze and bitter cold...
Why companies aren’t waiting to refinance debt
U.S. companies are moving quickly to refinance debt, locking in lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty and fears that market conditions could shift suddenly,...
How LSU researchers are using AI to monitor the Gulf’s dead zone
LSU researchers are using artificial intelligence to tackle one of the Gulf Coast’s most persistent environmental challenges: the annual dead zone caused by nutrient...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated as consumers spend at a...
Roundup: Arctic blast / Trump’s housing plan / Sales tax rates
Bundle up: While north and southwest Louisiana gear up for the brunt of this weekend’s forecast winter storm, local forecasters warn that the Capital...
For business leaders in a noisy economy, doing less may be the key
Business leaders heading into 2026 face tighter margins, heavier expectations and a flood of outside noise, but they can gain a competitive edge through...
Supreme Court appears poised to allow Lisa Cook to remain on Fed board
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s...
