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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...
GOP lawmakers want Landry to reconsider summer food program for students
Republican leaders in Louisiana are pushing for the state to join a new federal summer food program, the Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The legislators' plea comes...
Lawmakers want to curb large investors from scooping up single-family homes to rent
After investors scooped up hundreds of thousands of homes across the nation as rental properties, lawmakers across the nation are looking to crack down...
Roundup: Retailer Joann / Amazon / Shell secrets
Transition period: Joann, the largest retailer for sewing and fabric supplies, announced it will become a privately owned company in the aftermath of its...
D.P. Dough franchisee looking to add daiquiri shop to calzone restaurant
Akshaykumar Solanki, a D.P. Dough franchisee, has applied for a permit to add a drive-thru daiquiri shop to the calzone chain’s Baton Rouge location...
Affluent older Americans’ spending is a key factor in fueling inflation Â
Older Americans are fueling a sustained boost to the U.S. economy.Â
Benefiting from outsize gains in the stock and housing markets over the past several...
Here’s why interest rates don’t deter these homebuyersÂ
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...
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...
How Theatre Baton Rouge stabilized its books after last year’s financial issues
Theatre Baton Rouge suffered a financial crisis last summer, but several changes have stabilized the organization as it seeks a new leader.
The financial crisis...
Gov. Landry: Constitutional convention isn’t about wanting to ‘consume more power’
During a news conference Thursday at the Capitol, Gov. Jeff Landry defended attacks on his proposed constitutional convention, addressing concerns regarding its timeline and...
Roundup: CRPC chair / Eminent domain / Crawfish prices
Reelected: The mayor of Baker has been reelected to a second term as chair of the Capital Region Planning Commission. Darnell Waites was elected...
Key inflation gauge may further delay any interest rate cuts
A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates...
‘LaPolitics’: Kirk Talbot talks about how to move the needle on homeowner ratesÂ
LaPolitics: Critics say the Legislature has been approving "pro-industry" legislation regarding insurance while rejecting "pro-consumer" legislation. How do you respond to this complaint?
Senate Insurance...
