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Here’s how Aldi is growing across the US

Nearly every aspect of Aldi’s operation revolves around saving money and it’s that practice that is helping grow the German-based grocer across the US,...

Inflation delays Fed decisions

Inflation showing no recent signs of slowing is leaving U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers challenged this week as they grapple to characterize their next steps,...

​​PAR ‘disheartened’ by $48B state budget plan

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana on Monday released its commentary on the nearly $48 billion state budget that was approved by the...

Louisiana sues Biden over Title IX rules

The state of Louisiana is suing President Joe Biden to block new U.S. Department of Education rules issued that include protections for LGBTQ students,...

St. George is already at work organizing a new city

City of St. George organizers say work is underway to construct the government and move the city forward following Friday’s Louisiana Supreme Court decision. “We’ve...

Roundup: Gonzales mayor / Perkins closures / Scotlandville food desert

Farewell: Longtime Gonzales Mayor Barney Arceneaux marks his final day in office on Monday. After serving as mayor for 16 years, he will transition...

Here’s why interest rates don’t deter these homebuyers 

With low supply, high prices and rising interest rates continuing to haunt the housing market, would-be homebuyers are increasingly looking at newly constructed homes,...

What’s helping drive inflation? Auto insurance rates

Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation. Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a...

Here’s the latest on commercial real estate sales in Baton Rouge

Commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish have declined 3.17%, with the 12-month trailing volume totaling $591.5 million last month. Overall sales also saw...

St. George incorporation OK’d by Louisiana Supreme Court

The battle to incorporate the City of St. George is finally over. The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon ruled that the lower courts made...

Henry Hays: AI will disrupt your industry, so stay ahead of the curve

AI isn’t just for tech giants like Google and Microsoft. It’s here in Baton Rouge, and it’s probably going to disrupt your industry whether...

Roundup: Election / Oil and gas earnings / Police body cams

On the ballot: Multiple municipal ordinances and local leadership positions across the Capital Region are up for deliberation in this weekend’s election. In East...

Amanda Ellis: Baton Rouge can become a hub for young professionals

Young professionals make cities compelling, vibrant places to live and work, and medium-sized cities like Baton Rouge might be uniquely positioned to help those...

Mid City Tower gets first tenant following renovation

Renovations to the Mid City Tower wrapped up last summer, and the building's first tenant recently took up residence. Fabian Edwards with Elifin Realty says...

Where does your seafood come from? Louisiana lawmakers want you to know

A Louisiana House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require seafood sellers to clearly market whether the seafood is local or imported from...

What the new FCC rules mean for the internet

Net neutrality is back, The Wall Street Journal reports.  Net-neutrality provisions, which prevent internet-service providers from showing favoritism to certain websites they carry, were first...

Better In BTR campaign launches with goal of attracting young professionals

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge this morning launched their multiyear, national campaign Better in BTR, aimed to recruit young professionals...

Roundup: Emergent Method / Southwest / UPS and FedEx

Updating brand: Emergent Method unveiled an updated brand and visual identity on Thursday morning, reflecting the evolution of the firm since its founding in...

Could the FTC’s noncompete ban jumpstart entrepreneurship?

The Federal Trade Commission says its new ban on noncompete agreements could lead to a rise in entrepreneurship, estimating the new rule could lead...

Roundup: Dolphin shot / TikTok ban / Research grant

Reward for info: Federal officials are offering a $20,000 reward for information after a dolphin was found shot to death on a Louisiana beach...