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This 2017 tax law is haunting US startups
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is hitting some startups' tax bills, thanks to a provision that changes how research and development costs are deducted, Axios reports.
Carbon capture projects are still under scrutiny in Louisiana
A legislative task force heard last week from industry leaders aiming to counter south Louisiana residents’ widespread concerns about carbon capture and sequestration projects.
Roundup: ‘Sports Illustrated’ / Krispy Krunchy Chicken / Consumer sentiment
Major layoffs: The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees that it plans significant layoffs after its license to use the iconic brand’s name...
Night Market Baton Rouge doubles in size
Night Market Baton Rouge, spotlighting Asian businesses and vendors, will be nearly double its original size when it returns next month on Feb. 9.
Founded...
Inside Adam Johnson’s fresh vision for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
For the last few years, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s followers have wondered who would replace longtime music director Timothy Muffitt after his 2022 retirement. To aid its search, the symphony invited a succession of guest conductors to lead the orchestra throughout its last two seasons.
EBR school system will search for its fourth superintendent in as many years
Sito Narcisse announced Friday that he is stepping down as superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Narcisse’s announcement comes following the school...
High-profile Democrats clash over Louisiana congressional map
A Baton Rouge-area politician and a sitting U.S. congressman—both Black Democrats—are at odds over new district lines that would add another majority-minority seat to the state’s U.S. House delegation.
2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans.
Roundup: Mortgage rates fall / Macy’s layoffs / Girl Scout cookies
Lowest since May: The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since May―welcome news for prospective homebuyers facing rising...
EBR school board contemplates a contract buyout for the superintendent
A proposal is on the table to buy out the remaining contract for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Sito Narcisse, WAFB-TV reports. Narcisse’s...
Delinquencies on office building loans spike
Axios has put together a quick update on the world's most well-telegraphed credit market problem: office loans.
While hybrid work styles won the remote work...
New FEMA rules aim to cut the red tape
Anyone who has lived through a natural disaster and then applied to the federal government for assistance knows that it can be a lengthy,...
‘LaPolitics’: Constitutional chatter continues
Treasurer John Fleming has tapped Woody Jenkins to head up external affairs in the state treasury.
Roundup: Jazz Fest / Shipping alliance / Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Lineup: Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join...
Port Fourchon to become home to Louisiana’s first wind turbine
Port Fourchon serves as the land base for multiple offshore oil and gas companies, but it also hopes to become a hub for offshore...
Checking out after the workday can make you a better leader
It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the official workday is over. This may involve ruminating about an...
How the proposed remake of Louisiana primaries compares to other states
Louisiana is barreling toward a remake of its election process.
Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing lawmakers to support a new partisan primary system for federal,...
Maxwell’s Market to close its East Petroleum Drive location
Longtime Baton Rouge delicatessen and grocery store Maxwell’s Market announced today that it will close its East Petroleum Drive location on Saturday, Jan. 20.
According...
Confidence grows among US homebuilders, but what about in Baton Rouge?
National homebuilder confidence rose across the nation this month, reaching its highest level since September, according to the National Association of Home Builders monthly index.
Roundup: Oil prices / Costco crackdown / ChatGPT misinformation
Rising: Oil prices rose Thursday morning as the IEA joined producer group OPEC in forecasting relatively strong growth in global oil demand this year,...
