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Louisiana moves closer to having two majority-Black Supreme Court districts
Voters could potentially add a second Black justice to the Louisiana Supreme Court after a legislative committee advanced a map Wednesday that redraws the...
Should the state income tax be repealed? Senate President Cameron Henry thinks so
Speaking on a legislative leadership panel at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s annual meeting Wednesday, Senate President Cameron Henry said Louisiana is...
IRS to target personal use of company jets
The Internal Revenue Service will begin auditing dozens of companies over the personal use of corporate jets by executives and other wealthy travelers, reports...
Roundup: BRAVE Cave / Interest rates / Government Street
The latest: The Baton Rouge Police Department released a statement today after a lawsuit was filed Tuesday with new allegations that an 11-year-old boy...
Roundup: Mortgage demand / Volkswagen / Lamar Advertising
Taking a hit: Mortgage demand has plummeted as interest rates continue to rise. Last week, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate...
Proposals would grant police and gun owners new immunity from lawsuits
Police officers and gun owners with permits to carry concealed weapons could soon get new immunity from most lawsuits if they shoot or kill...
Are some high-end life insurance plans simply a ‘tax dodge’
A U.S. Senate report released Tuesday pushed against some specialized life insurance plans offered to the wealthiest Americans, alleging that the plans are a...
Impact of 2017 criminal justice reform unclear as lawmakers consider changes
As Louisiana lawmakers consider criminal justice reforms during a special legislative session, a recently released audit says a lack of data makes it difficult...
Biden administration plans to invest $20B in US port security
In response to fears that Chinese-built cranes used at several U.S. ports pose a threat to national security, The Wall Street Journal reports that...
State is intervening in lawsuit challenging congressional maps
Representing the state of Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrell filed Tuesday to intervene as a defendant in the lawsuit against Louisiana Secretary of State...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Concerning side effects of...
The extremely popular semaglutide and tirzepatide medications used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss have helped millions achieve better health, but like many...
Patient Plus is expanding with two new locations
Baton Rouge-based Patient Plus Urgent Care is expanding outside of the Capital Region with a new location in Hammond.
Roundup: Impending rate cuts / American Airlines fees / Former Baum’s Bakery
June forecast: The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate in June, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters....
Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Baton Rouge firm
Marsh McLennan Agency announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.
Emergency management firm launches in Baton Rouge
A group of emergency management experts is launching a new veteran-owned disaster services company in Baton Rouge.
What’s going on with Baton Rouge’s taxi services?
For the past decade, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have been ubiquitous, but Baton Rouge has still been home to traditional taxis.
Many small business owners see 2024 as a ‘make or break’ year
About 40% of small business owners think 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to a survey by messaging service Slack.
Bernhard Capital acquiring CenterPoint’s natural gas assets in La., Miss.
Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners’ portfolio company Delta Utilities is taking over natural gas distribution in Louisiana and Mississippi from CenterPoint Energy Inc.
‘LaPolitics’: The criminal justice policy reversal is underway
Gov. Jeff Landry opened his special session on crime with an attack on the 2017 bipartisan criminal justice overhaul, before acknowledging the parents of a murder victim who were in the chamber.
Vidalia plant is now supplying Tesla with battery components
Syrah Resources has started active anode material, or AAM, production in Vidalia and has agreed to supply 8 kilotons per year to Tesla.
