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Fly local, give local: BTR backs TSA workers amid shutdown disruptions
The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through operations at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, where 40 unpaid Transportation Security Administration employees continue...
Bill would allow more officials to carry guns inside the state Capitol
A Louisiana lawmaker is pushing to expand who can carry concealed firearms inside the state Capitol, potentially extending the privilege beyond legislators and the...
Southern Marsh drops two trademark lawsuits following settlements
Two trademark infringement lawsuits filed in Baton Rouge federal court by locally headquartered clothing retailer Southern Marsh have been dismissed after reaching settlements, according...
US business activity slows as war-driven costs surge
U.S. business activity slowed in March to its weakest pace in nearly a year as rising costs tied to the Iran conflict weighed on...
Roundup: Housing forecast / College gun bill / US job market
Sluggish price growth: Zillow has cut its home price growth forecast, as it now expects U.S. values to rise just 0.5% through early 2027,...
Long-term care is cheaper in Louisiana, but costs continue to climb
Louisiana remains one of the more affordable states in the nation for long-term care, but rising costs, particularly for in-home services, are putting new...
‘LaPolitics’: Familiar names are vying for open seat on BESE
Former U.S. Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao expects Gov. Jeff Landry to endorse his campaign for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
He is running...
LSU-led FUEL receives $45M funding renewal from NSF
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana, or FUEL, an LSU-led initiative, secured a $45 million funding renewal from the National Science Foundation, according to...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Classic downtown office with parking plus half-acre lot
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 644 St. Ferdinand St. and 629 St. Louis St. offer a ±2,711 SF two-story office building along with a...
Louisiana’s health secretary wants AI on the phones and the website
Louisiana residents may see changes in calling the state health department or using its website if it turns to artificial intelligence to save money.
The...
Davante Lewis targets franchise fees as a ‘backdoor’ for government revenue
An Entergy franchise fee imposed by the Metro Council in 2024 is facing legal scrutiny, and Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says the broader...
Bon Carré lands LSU as a tenant. Could pickleball be next?
LSU’s health care services division will occupy just under 19,000 square feet of space for its administrative offices at the Bon Carré Business Center...
Roundup: Economic impacts / EV deals surge / $1B to the French
No one spared: The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the...
The US’s $250 million push to future-proof supply chains
The U.S. is committing $250 million to launch a new investment fund aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and critical minerals as geopolitical...
The Gulf Coast is stepping in as global gas shock hits
Global energy markets are facing a sudden shock after missile strikes severely damaged Qatar’s largest LNG export hub, knocking out roughly 17% of its...
The hidden gap between AI access and impact
Companies have rapidly rolled out AI tools, but many leaders still struggle to measure whether they’re actually improving performance, Harvard Business Review writes.
New research...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here is a glance at the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Local investor...
Roundup: Airport lines surge / Covering cancer screenings / Energy markets ease
Get to the airport early: A funding standoff in Washington is disrupting airport security operations as unpaid TSA workers call out, triggering long lines...
Why even the best ideas stall at the highest levels of leadership
Even at the highest levels of leadership, strong ideas alone rarely drive action, Harvard Business Review writes.
Senior executives often struggle to gain traction not...
A proposed $480M industrial project in Ascension appears to have hit a snag
In 2023, Australian mining company Element 25 announced plans to invest $480 million across two phases to build an electric vehicle battery materials facility...
