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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...
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...
