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CPEX summit will focus on climate risks, economic prosperity
Louisiana faces numerous planning challenges. How do we improve transportation? How do we make our energy grid more resilient? How do we deal with flood risk?
‘LaPolitics’: Three tax questions for the Ways and Means vice chair
LaPolitics: With reelection for state lawmakers scheduled for next fall and a tax session standing in between now and then, is there an appetite...
Sen. Kennedy has would-be governor candidates playing waiting game
As the election for Louisiana's next governor creeps closer, all eyes are on Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy.
Louisiana electricity rates cheaper than neighbors including Texas
Louisiana’s electricity costs were more than 2 cents per kilowatt hour cheaper than the national average in 2021, according to recent analysis from the...
Strong US hiring, wage gains in November hamper Fed’s inflation fight
The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing economy—a sign of resilience in the face of the Federal...
Baton Rouge casino revenues down 21% year to date through October
Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos have collected $4.9 million less through October of this year than they did during the first 10 months of...
Roundup: Ammonia leak / Hurricane season / GivingTuesday
CF Industries: An ammonia leak at the CF Industries plant in Donaldsonville today prompted several road closures and a school to evacuate, officials said....
Legislators look to rid Louisiana Constitution of ‘unusual’ language
It comes as no surprise to voters who’ve been asked to decipher proposed amendments that the Louisiana Constitution
Is now the right time for your business to buy real estate?
For small businesses hoping to establish or expand their brick-and-mortar presence, it may seem like a bad time to sink cash into a commercial...
Average long-term mortgage rates dip for third week in a row
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked down for the third week in a row and has fallen more than a half-point since hitting a 20-year high less than a month ago.
Latest edition of ‘225’ is all about where to find cheap eats in Baton...
Dining out these days requires math. As inflation squeezes restaurants and customers alike, it’s getting trickier for diners to stick to a budget.
Hidden Oaks at Siegen apartment complex sells to New York company for $39.5M
Apartment complex Hidden Oaks at Siegen has been sold to a New York state real estate investment firm for $39.5 million, according to documents with the Louisiana Secretary of State's office.
Gasoline prices are falling fast after spiking earlier this year
The cost of gasoline is falling so fast that it is beginning to put real money back in the pockets of drivers, defying earlier...
Legislature planning to take action on homeowner insurance crisis
Unlike what Florida lawmakers are planning for later this month, there will not be a special legislative session to address Louisiana’s growing homeowner insurance crisis.
Roundup: Inflation tracker / Entergy donation / End of the Lane
Still elevated: A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve eased but remained at an elevated level in October, likely...
US initial jobless claims fell back last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits came back down last week, hovering near levels suggesting the U.S. labor market has been largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes.
Baton Rouge-area home prices predicted to rise 7.1% in 2023
Home prices in the Baton Rouge area are predicted to rise 7.1% next year due to an expected 5.1% decline in the number of closed sales, according to a recent report from Realtor.com.
Roundup: Fed rate hikes / Patient Plus / Dec. 10 election
Smaller increase: The Federal Reserve will push rates higher than previously expected and keep them there for an extended period, Chair Jerome Powell said...
Louisiana unemployment rate again sets record low
Louisiana’s unemployment rate is again at a record low, sitting at 3.1%, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s latest not seasonally adjusted employment report.
The...
City-parish officials unveil plan to reduce gun violence in Baton Rouge
A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community workers today announced the launch of the East Baton Rouge Public Safety Partnership, an action...
