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Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has a new leader
State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams has been named commissioner of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday.
Adams replaces former Commissioner Dan...
LABI calls for a ‘return to the drawing board’ after voters reject Amendment 2
Will Green, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, on Monday issued a statement regarding voters’ rejection of Constitutional Amendment...
LSU President William Tate announces hiring freeze as part of ‘realignment’
In a letter sent to faculty and staff on Friday morning, President William Tate announced the school would start a hiring freeze and would...
Louisiana boasts of nearly four years of consecutive year-over-year job growth
Louisiana experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year job growth in February, according to data released today by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state’s seasonally...
This frozen dessert franchise is planning a second Baton Rouge location
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is opening its second location in Baton Rouge.
Franchise operating partner Cody Loveland and his family opened the first Louisiana Jeremiah’s Italian...
Roundup: DOGE cuts / Rail taxes / Friends of City Park
Louisiana hit: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears to have abruptly slashed over $55 million in grants to the Louisiana Department...
BREC to appoint a search committee for a new superintendent
BREC will begin its search soon for a new superintendent after Corey Wilson announced his plans Thursday night to step down when his contract...
Famed economist warns that tariffs could add nearly $5,000 to car prices
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost...
Meet the legends Capital Region execs would like to dine with
Every so often, you meet someone who changes the way you think about business, leadership, or even life. That’s the thrill of sharing a...
How the commercial market fared in February
After a strong start to the year, the East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market experienced dips in sales transactions and deal velocity...
They’re back: Dunne and Nader make repeat appearances in SI’s swimsuit edition
Two prominent Baton Rouge names will be featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.
Brooks Nader, a 2015 graduate of Episcopal High School, returns...
Roundup: Genesis 360 / Budget time / Oil versus electricity
Outer space: Baton Rouge’s Genesis 360 announced Thursday that it was awarded a $6.4 million federal contract renewal from NASA Johnson Space Center in...
These Louisiana hemp organizations are suing the state
Editor's note: This story has been updated since original publication to reflect that Gov. Jeff Landry, Attorney General Liz Murrill and East Baton Rouge...
Why US economic growth is expected to slow over the next 30 years
Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office...
This local juice company is opening its first storefront
Herb ‘N’ Bros, a Baton Rouge cold-pressed juice business established in 2016, is opening its first storefront across the street from Whole Foods Market.
Juice...
St. George official pushes back against Home Rule Charter criticism
As the March 29 vote on St. George’s Home Rule Charter approaches, attorney Andrew Murrell, chair of the St. George Transition District and candidate...
Roundup: UNO on the move / Energy efficiency program / Tax Day
Official recommendation: The Board of Regents unanimously voted on Tuesday in support of moving the University of New Orleans back to the LSU system....
A Gonzales industrial property sells for $2M
The industrial property that houses Community Steel Company in Gonzales has a new owner.
Community Steel Company LLC—owned by Gary Nugent, Lynell Johnson, and...
Black-owned brands are rethinking their plans in a post-DEI era
The co-founders of a company that makes lip products for darker skin tones no longer hope to get their line into Target. A brother...
These hometown companies made a national Top Workplaces list
Three businesses with Baton Rouge headquarters gained national recognition by making it to the USA Today Top Workplaces 2025 list.
Benny’s Car Wash and Valluzzo...
