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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...
Whitney Johnson: Is your gut instinct keeping you from your next dream?
When I was in college, I went to an information session at the law school. This moment sticks in my mind because I unexpectedly...
How to know if it’s time for a new sales compensation strategy
Although the business environment is completely different than it was 20 years ago, the way most B2B companies structure sales quotas and compensation has...
Roundup: Combustion engines / McDonald’s / Nissan and Honda
Still available: Combustion engine vehicles will continue to be available for sale in Louisiana, pending two bills in the House of Representatives. One bill...
Who will pay for charging stations for electric big rigs?
A new federal initiative aims to speed up and better coordinate the rollout of charging and refueling stations for zero-emission big rigs, but industry...
Roundup: Bioeconomy / Allergy capitals / Railroad grant
New industry: Louisiana has landed its first Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone site, in Richland Parish, for woody biomass. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., and...
See which restaurant group just purchased land off W. Lee Drive
A restaurant group based outside of Louisiana has purchased land off W. Lee Drive for $1.525 million, according to a deal filed Wednesday with...
