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Roundup: Asbestos / Vape shops / Sports Illustrated

Blanket ban: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a known carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine...

Four-story hotel proposed for Howell Place

A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new hotel to be built at Howell Place.  Daniel Whitley with Arnold...

Louisiana not alone in new ‘tough-on-crime’ policies

Fueled by public outrage over the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and other high-profile incidents of police violence, a...

Supreme Court hears Louisiana case accusing Biden administration of censorship

A Louisiana case that could set new free speech standards was heard Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether the...

See what’s on the Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will consider rezoning property on Highland Road to develop a place of worship. Madan Kundu, president of New...

See which vacant lots were just purchased by a hospitality company

Local developer Mike Wampold has sold a 2.5-acre vacant tract on Hilton Avenue across from the Marriott Hotel to a hospitality company, according to...

Is Joann closing? Fabric chain files for bankruptcy

Joann Inc, the owner of the Joann chain of sewing and fabric stores, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Monday.  The move...

Lawmakers reject Liz Murrill’s request to double fund for consultants and private attorneys

The Louisiana Legislature decided against letting the state attorney general’s office keep more of the money it recovers from state legal settlements and uses...

Feds likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look for rate cuts

Many in the U.S. are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective homebuyers hope for lower...

Gov. Landry wants fast track for a new state constitution

If Louisiana lawmakers pass legislation to call a constitutional convention in the coming weeks, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry may ask voters to ratify the...

Roundup: Homebuilder sentiment / Austin housing blues / Louisiana schools audit

Thinking positively: U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident about their businesses than they have since last summer, as they see better demand despite stubbornly...

New home listings pick up in Capital Region

The Baton Rouge-area residential real estate market is continuing its shift to favor buyers. Pending sales dropped last month as several factors—including days on market,...

What’s next for the former Gonzales mayor after his resignation?

After 16 years as Gonzales mayor, Barney Arceneaux has stepped down to become the executive director for the Louisiana Municipal Association, a nonprofit that...

Constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act remains in question 

The Treasury Department says it will continue with its year-long sprint to collect information on the owners of corporate entities, despite a ruling earlier...

How consumers feel about the economy this month

Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price...

‘LaPolitics’: Cassidy makes a staffing suggestion

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy took to the Senate floor this week and urged his colleagues to step up on flood insurance while reminding them...

Roundup: Louisiana National Guard / K-12 spending / BRPD

Deployed: The first platoon of 50 men and women from the Louisiana National Guard arrived in Texas this week to assist with border security....

What does the Realtors group settlement mean for the housing market?

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a deal that will eliminate standard sales commissions on homes.  The organization, which sets the guidelines for...

Public sector unions are now a target of Louisiana legislators

Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature have filed a batch of bills for the spring session that would substantially weaken unions representing public employees in...

BROC merges with Lafayette-based clinic

Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic and Lafayette-based Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists have  announced they are combining to form an orthopedic group practice called Gulf South Orthopedic...