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High prices and slow sales continue to dominate the US housing market
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and the national...
New name, bigger mission: Here’s how BRAC is reinventing itself
As part of a broad strategic shift, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber is dropping the word “chamber” from its name and leaning more heavily...
Why Louisiana is joining a conservative higher education accrediting body
Louisiana is joining six other Southern states in forming a new, conservative-led college accrediting body, bypassing long-established education standards, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
Gov. Jeff Landry...
Louisiana’s natural gas production picks up after two-year decline
After a two-year slump, Louisiana’s natural gas production is rebounding—driven by rising prices, renewed drilling and major federal policy shifts backing fossil fuel development,...
Will Oak View Group continue to develop arenas?
The CEO of Denver-based Oak View Group, the final firm in consideration to develop LSU’s new $400 million arena, was indicted by the U.S....
Roundup: Trade deal with Japan / Morgan Stanley / AI drug research
Tariff agreement: President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation, down...
Metro Council wants AG input on law reshaping the BREC Commission
The Metro Council at its Wednesday meeting will authorize the parish attorney’s office to request an opinion from the state attorney general on how...
How do local industry leaders feel about the near-term future?
The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance’s newly released Q3 economic outlook survey shows that the association’s members expect continued stability in production, capital expenditure...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: The dangerous delusion of...
Pushing through sweltering weather just because you're "used to it" might be doing your body more harm than you realize. Yes, your body can...
Tiger Athletic Foundation: Fueling the dreams of student-athletes
Since 1987, the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF) has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics, helping fuel countless student athletes’ dreams and achievements. For more...
Rouses buys Zachary retail center that houses its store; renovation planned
Rouses Supermarkets has purchased the retail center in Zachary anchored by its store.
The company acquired the property through Rouse Land Company LLC from Pennsylvania-based...
When is the best time for a boss to speak in a meeting?
If you’re leading meetings by speaking first, you might be stifling your team without realizing it, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Managers who dominate conversations...
Roundup: Housing market / Bank fraud warning / LNG surge
Ending capital gains tax: President Donald Trump says he is considering a proposal to end capital gains taxes on home sales in a bid...
Hood Container is investing $119M to modernize its St. Francisville paper mill
Hood Container Corp., a family-owned packaging and paper company headquartered in Atlanta, on Tuesday announced that it is investing $118.9 million to modernize its...
‘LaPolitics’: How Cassidy and his foes stack up when it comes to fundraising
When it comes to fundraising for next year’s Senate race, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is lapping the rest of the field.
His team reported more...
Roundup: Cane-sugar Coke / Gambling revenues / Gas prices
Coming soon: Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent...
Labor Department looks to repeal dozens of ‘obsolete’ workplace rules
The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home...
New NIL rules are putting booster groups at the center of a growing battle
College football’s biggest battle this summer isn’t on the field—it’s over booster collectives, The Wall Street Journal writes.
These donor-funded groups have funneled nearly $1.4...
How companies are being more strategic when it comes to spending on travel
Companies are still spending money on business travel, although they are being more strategic about how those dollars are spent amid ongoing trade uncertainties,...
Property that houses Baton Rouge gun retailer and range sells for $4.3M
The property containing Range USA on Greens at Millerville Boulevard near Interstate 12 has sold for $4.3 million, according to documents filed with the...
