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These two lots off Highland Road sold for nearly $1.75M
A pair of local investors purchased two lots off Highland Road for nearly $1.7 million, according to public records.
Edward Rotenberg and Lawrence Maestri, through...
Roundup: Embryos in limbo / Perkins Overpass / Medical chief
Ahead of the debate: The debate on whether frozen embryos are children has ramped up since the Alabama Supreme Court ruling last month. At...
Congress approves short-term funding extension to avert shutdown
Congress passed legislation Thursday to prevent a looming partial government shutdown, extending funding for federal agencies later into March, The Washington Post reports.
The move...
Workers are feeling insecure about their jobs. Here’s how it impacts companies
Employee job insecurity is on the rise, Inc. reports, and it can come at a cost for companies.
A new survey shows more American workers...
‘LaPolitics’: Graves fundraiser draws big names
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves has taken a few political body blows lately—like his beloved 6th becoming a majority-minority district—but it would be a...
What happened to Hive Pizza? Baton Rouge brand seemingly done
Although there was no official announcement, Baton Rouge-based Hive Pizza has quietly closed its last restaurant in the area.
Google labels Hive Pizza’s Siegen Lane...
Roundup: Crawfish industry / IRS targets high earners / Mayoral race
Seeking federal aid: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has asked the federal government to help the state’s crawfish industry. It’s the latest...
The muffuletta unwrapped: Secrets of Louisiana’s famous sandwich
Born in the early 1900s in New Orleans, the muffuletta can now be found across the globe.
As 225 shows in its newest episode of...
Nepotism is alive and well in the workplace
A new survey indicates that companies value a candidate’s connections more than their skills, Inc., reports.
Global recruiter Robert Walters surveyed 6,000 professionals in North...
Japanese chemical company announces $500M Louisiana facility
UBE Corp., a Japanese chemical company, announced Thursday that it plans to build a $500 million manufacturing facility for key electric vehicle battery components...
Are you managing too many people? Here’s how to navigate
Managing a large team effectively can be a challenge. It’s not always clear whether you’ve reached your breaking point, or if everyone on your...
Mockler is expanding into southwest and central Louisiana
The executives of Mockler Beverage announced Thursday morning that the company has purchased Southwest Beverage Company, the Anheuser-Busch distributor in Lake Charles, Alexandria and...
Roundup: Foreign car parts / Unemployment / Best Buy
We’re looking into it: President Joe Biden has ordered the Commerce Department to investigate foreign-made software in cars, saying the technology could be remotely...
City leaders split on new event venue proposal
Metro Council members are split on LSU's plan for a new $300 million entertainment and sports center to be built, WBRZ-TV reports.
The new arena,...
Gun expansion law clears Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana's law-abiding adults soon will be able to legally carry concealed handguns without permits or training after the Legislature gave final passage to a...
Rolfe McCollister: Gov. Landry is the man who wants to be king
Louisiana has had governors who want to rule rather than serve.
Even those without the monarchical drive have significant power in our state, what with...
Here’s the latest on the lawsuit seeking to overturn Louisiana’s new congressional map
Editor's Note: Plaintiff Rolfe McCollister is an opinion columnist for Business Report.
A hearing has been set for April 8 and 9 on a federal...
US economy grew in Q4 but at a slightly slower pace than originally estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, reports The Associated Press.
The figure...
The Baton Rouge mayoral race is heating up
With Baton Rouge’s 2024 mayoral election fast approaching, it seems that a couple of potential candidates are gearing up to throw their hats in...
Roundup: Concealed carry / Mitch McConnell / Faster drug testing
Locked and loaded: A bill that would remove the permit requirement for concealed handgun carry in Louisiana has received final approval from the Legislature...
