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‘LaPolitics’: Dem activists urge John Bel Edwards to announce Senate intentions
If you see “John Bel Edwards—Senate” signs around Baton Rouge or online, don’t get too excited. They’re not exactly official.
The conventional wisdom continues to...
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Now for sale, 9729 Jefferson Hwy. offers ±4.31 acres of commercial land with dual frontage on Jefferson Highway (±22,400 vehicles/day) and Bluebonnet Boulevard (±24,900...
Roundup: AI legislation / Truck tariff / Luxury home market
Federal override: Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr says the agency is exploring whether it can preempt “heavy handed” state laws and regulations on...
What to expect from US online sales this holiday season
U.S. holiday online sales are expected to rise 5.3% to $253.4 billion between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, according to Adobe Analytics—a slower pace...
BCP completes sale of its stake in Brown & Root
Roughly two months after the deal was first announced, BCP has finished selling its stake in Brown & Root.
The closing was announced this morning....
Local company acquires Zachary hotel property for $2.2M
A 55-room hotel on La. 19 in Zachary has been sold.
Local firm LA 19 Hospitality LLC purchased the Days Inn by Wyndham property from...
Louisiana’s convention sector still hasn’t bounced back from the pandemic
Nearly five years after COVID-19 brought large gatherings to a screeching halt, Louisiana’s convention sector still hasn’t fully recovered.
That’s according to economist Loren Scott’s...
Could north Louisiana become a data center hot spot?
Tech giants are circling northern Louisiana as the region gains traction as a hub for massive AI data centers, Bloomberg writes.
Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip...
These Baton Rouge developments were honored by the Growth Coalition
The Baton Rouge Growth Coalition honored 11 Baton Rouge-area developments last week with Good Growth Awards.
Held every two years, the Good Growth Awards recognize...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s a look at last week’s property transactions and building permits in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Dallas-based private equity...
With Louisiana leading the way, US LNG exports set a record in September
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports reached a record 9.4 million metric tons in September, surpassing the previous high of 9.3 million in August, The...
Roundup: Veterans event / DMR Technologies / Louisiana Farm Bureau
Networking opportunity: There will be a Veterans’ Financial Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Networking Event next month for veterans, active-duty military, reservists and National Guard members....
A slow drip strategy: OPEC+ inches up oil output again
A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries has agreed to a small boost in oil production,...
A new microbrewery is set to open in St. Francisville this month
St. Francisville’s burgeoning North Commerce development is about to welcome its newest tenant: a microbrewery.
The new business, Bayou Sara Brewing Co., is set to...
Five leadership skills that AI will never replace
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and accelerating how we work—but it can’t replace distinctly human leadership, Fast Company writes.
While AI can process, predict and...
Residential projects along Nicholson to go before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review final development plans for two residential projects along Nicholson Drive at its November meeting.
Commercial Properties Realty Trust submitted applications...
Unemployment claims continue downward trend
Initial unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Roundup: Y’all Street / Department of Revenue / Robert Mann
New stock exchange: The Texas Stock Exchange is expected to begin trading during the first quarter of next year, according to a key adviser...
Trump’s planned $100,000 H-1B visa fee has employers on edge
Employers are bracing for major disruptions as the Trump administration moves to impose a $100,000 fee on high-skilled H-1B visa approvals, The Washington Post...
The number of EV chargers is surging even as demand for cars softens
America’s EV charging network is expanding just as the market for electric cars faces turbulence, The Wall Street Journal writes.
After a two-year construction spree,...
