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Americans are growing more cautious with their money
Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and...
Mera Salon and Spa Suites acquired by Texas company
Baton Rouge-based Mera Salon and Spa Suites has been acquired by Texas-based My Salon Suite, the salon franchise announced Thursday.
Mera Salon and Spa Suites...
Southern University System leader seeks closure of funding gap with LSU
Southern University System leader seeks closure of funding gap with LSUThe leader of the Southern University System is asking the Legislature to address a...
Roundup: Termites / CATS / Pecan Grove
In swarms: Baton Rouge has been named among Orkin’s Top 50 Termite Cities list, ranking treatment data from the cities where Orkin Pros performed...
Why the usual workarounds for high borrowing rates isn’t working
Homebuyers nationwide are going to have to settle for a 7% mortgage, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The cost of a home loan has soared...
New LSU arena plans approved by Metro Council
At its meeting Wednesday, the Metro Council approved an ordinance in support of LSU’s proposed $300 million on-campus arena by a vote of 10-1-1.
The...
These lots off Tiger Bend Road just sold for $4.8M
Alvarez Construction has purchased 55 lots for the new Garden Hill Subdivision.
In a deal filed Wednesday afternoon with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk...
Senate committee OKs ban on AI images in political campaigns
The Louisiana Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs on Wednesday approved a handful of election-related bills on Wednesday, The Center Square reports, including...
Amid inflation pressures, wholesale prices continue to rise
U.S. wholesale prices accelerated again in February, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated and might not cool in the...
This measure would ban NDAs for workplace misconduct in Louisiana
Louisiana legislators could bar employers soon from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to hide sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior in the workplace, Louisiana Illuminator...
Mid-market companies looking at AI as a way to weather a potential downturn
Leaders of middle-market companies are feeling confident that artificial intelligence can lift their prospects for 2024, even while they prepare for a possible economic...
What can legislators do to lower auto insurance rates in Louisiana?
While Louisiana's property insurance crisis has commanded center stage since a rash of powerful hurricanes ravaged the coast and bayou country in 2020 and...
Roundup: Anti-theft measures / TikTok ban / Red dust site
Porch pirates: Two bills intended to combat theft were taken up by a Louisiana Senate committee on Tuesday. One of the proposed bills would...
The Water Campus is a decade old. What has it accomplished?
It has been a decade since community leaders and local and state government officials gathered at the old municipal dock overlooking the Mississippi River...
Baton Rouge General takes advantage of Entergy’s Power Through program
On Thursday, Baton Rouge General will break ground on a project that will bring whole-facility backup power to its Bluebonnet and Mid City hospitals.
The...
Omnidek announces global debut with partner expansion
Baton Rouge-based Omnidek, a business solutions software company, announced its global debut this week.
Meanwhile, Omnidek partner Sage, an accounting software company, announced it has...
Biden budget proposes new direct SBA lending program
President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion budget proposal this week that could potentially provide a new pathway to capital for small businesses, Inc....
How young household earnings in Baton Rouge compare to Southern counterparts
Young households in the Baton Rouge metro earn more than those in nearly every Southern midsized peer, according to a recent analysis by the...
What climate risks impact Baton Rouge homes?
Baton Rouge-area homes are among those nationwide with the highest potential for climate risks, according to research published by Realtor.com this week.
The website is...
Higher education bills to watch in Louisiana’s legislative session
Of the more than 1,000 bills filed for Louisiana’s regular legislative session, dozens would have far-reaching implications for the state’s public colleges and universities,...
