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Constitutional convention talks get underway in Legislature
The Louisiana House began discussing Gov. Jeff Landry’s call for a convention this spring to rework the state’s constitution, USA Today Network reports.
House Bill...
These four businesses recently opened in downtown Baton Rouge
Four businesses recently opened in downtown Baton Rouge, according to the Downtown Development District.
The DDD highlighted the businesses during its commission meeting this morning.
The...
New Orleans sheds its murder capital title
Homicides in New Orleans are down about 40% so far this year, part of the nation's quickest homicide rate decline in decades, reports Axios.
While...
What the IMF is saying about the global economic outlook for this year
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy this year, saying the world appears headed for a “soft landing”—reining in...
Roundup: Parental Bill of Rights / Annual income / Wheat farmers
Critical race theory: The Louisiana Senate approved a change to the state’s Parental Bill of Rights concerning the teaching of critical race theory. Senate...
DDD looking at new ways to revamp the riverfront
At its commission meeting this morning, the Downtown Development District announced plans to host an open house to review LSU landscape architecture students’ designs...
Baton Rouge banker indicted on bank fraud, embezzlement counts
A federal grand jury has indicted Eric Jason Schouest, who was employed as a manager at Regions Bank’s Plank Road branch in Baton Rouge...
Louisiana conservative state lawmakers want to block ‘rogue’ district attorneys
Conservative lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to limit the authority of district attorneys as GOP leaders across the nation continue to butt heads with...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Oh baby! Rise in...
Women using the popular weight loss drug Ozempic are reporting yet another surprising side effect: pregnancy! For some, it’s happening despite being on birth...
Bernhard Capital firm acquires New Mexico-based nuclear consulting firm
Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners announced Tuesday its Department of Energy platform acquired Strategic Management Solutions, a management and technical consulting services for federal...
Roundup: Hazard mitigation plan / TV expansion / Speaker Mike Johnson
Be prepared: FEMA recently approved the Louisiana State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan goes into effect March 21 and expires on March 20, 2029....
Fed confirms inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned Tuesday that persistently elevated inflation will likely delay any Fed rate cuts until later this year, opening the...
New York investors buy three Baton Rouge apartment complexes
New York investors purchased three apartment complexes in Baton Rouge last week, according to Elifin Realty’s weekly Pulse report.
Brothers Todd and Marc Menowitz purchased...
Political fears extend Louisiana courts study
The deadline for a study into the workload of state courts has been extended because some judges fear the potential political consequences, Louisiana Illuminator...
Here is how Capital Region hospitals are implementing AI
Artificial Intelligence-powered software has quickly become mainstream as leaders across many industries weigh the limitations and vast possibilities of these tools.
Commonly known as AI,...
See how the Baton Rouge-area housing market performed in March
Homebuyers in the Baton Rouge area continue to see relief from the strong seller’s market as inventory and the number of days houses stay...
‘LaPolitics’: Rural lawmakers seek out a voice
Ask lawmakers who represent rural areas about their top priorities, and many of the answers are the same as their urban colleagues. Insurance, education...
Policy change means Louisiana high school internships must now be paid positions
High school student internships must now be paid positions, Louisiana’s state school board ruled Monday.
As Louisiana Illuminator reports, the new ruling will apply only...
Key takeaways from BRAC’s annual economic dashboard
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber on Tuesday released an update to its Progress by the Numbers dashboard, which tracks over 50 measures of the...
Roundup: Angel Reese / Livingston superintendent / Shell LiveWIRE
Drafted: LSU’s Bayou Barbie—Angel Reese—was the seventh overall pick in Monday night’s WNBA draft, going to the Chicago Sky. Reese transferred to LSU from...
