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Commercial Property of the Week: Flagship HQ tech campus for lease
Sponsored by Elifin Realty
The Bon Carré Technology Center is a ±713,492 SF tech and office campus on ±43.2 acres in one of Baton Rouge’s...
Mayor Edwards announces layoffs after Thrive initiative fails to pass
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced Monday evening that he has begun implementing parish-wide budget cuts, laying off four employees in his own...
Roundup: International students / Data center regulations / Ford and Amazon
Declining enrollment: International student enrollment has dropped 17% this fall as the Trump administration intensifies visa restrictions, revokes thousands of visas, and increases scrutiny...
Meet the economic developers who are shaping the state’s growth
A quiet transformation is redefining economic development in Louisiana, as regional organizations assume a more hands-on role in shaping outcomes, Business Report writes in...
Big LNG agreements are ahead for Louisiana facilities
Louisiana is positioned to play a key role in Saudi Aramco’s next U.S. LNG push, with the company expected to sign supply agreements tied...
The turmoil deepens as FEMA’s controversial top leader quits
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson has resigned after a turbulent six months leading the nation’s disaster-response agency, The Washington Post reports.
The departure deepens uncertainty...
Could this be a sign of economic instability?
More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep the lights on and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of...
Louisiana wants to capitalize on Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC
When 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral seat earlier this month, conservatives across the country were quick to frame his...
Why Louisiana’s growing budget is deemed ‘unsustainable’ by analysts
Louisiana’s budget has ballooned over the past decade, growing 71% as federal dollars—especially Medicaid funds—boosted overall spending far beyond inflation.
A new Center Square analysis...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s an overview of the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Atlanta-based real...
How one US metropolis is tackling the lack of affordable housing
Los Angeles is testing a bold bet: Cut red tape, accelerate approvals and watch affordable housing finally pencil out, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Under...
How much is Louisiana paying to participate in the Michelin Guide?
The Michelin Guide’s expansion into Louisiana has been widely publicized, but what has received less attention is how much the state is paying the...
Roundup: New solar farm / Flight restrictions lifted / Memory chip shortage
Powering up: A new 100-megawatt solar farm near Monroe is complete, with electricity expected to reach the Ouachita Parish grid by year’s end. The...
Landry’s higher ed task force calls for switching to a conservative accreditor
Louisiana could soon shift to a new conservative-led accrediting body, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
The shift comes under recommendations from Gov. Jeff Landry’s higher education task...
Initial jobless claims speaks after three weeks of declines
Initial unemployment claims 11/08
Continued unemployment claims 11/08
Roundup: Plank Road / Food tariff reductions / Retirement plans
Economic district on hold: A proposal to create the Delmont Economic Development District along Plank Road was deferred by the Metro Council, amid mixed...
Planning Commission to hear revised plans for Baker subdivision
The Planning Commission will review plans for a subdivision with more than 165 homes on a roughly 90-acre tract along Comite Drive in Baker...
Private equity firm in talks to acquire Topgolf for roughly $1B
Topgolf Callaway Brands is exploring a sale of its Topgolf division, with private equity firm Leonard Green in advanced talks to acquire the business,...
University of Louisiana System planning to restructure
The University of Louisiana System is launching a sweeping restructuring study as several campuses grapple with multimillion-dollar budget crises, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
The system’s board...
Local shop is seeing a surge of interest in handmade gifting
Needlepoint is emerging as a go-to holiday gift strategy as more consumers opt for handmade presents over traditional retail spending, 225 writes.
Local shop The...
