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St. George isn’t backing down after school amendment loss, mayor says
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says supporters of the proposed St. George Community School System are regrouping—not retreating—after voters across Louisiana rejected Constitutional Amendment...
A breakdown of how Baton Rouge casinos performed in April
Baton Rouge's casino market cooled slightly in April following a strong March, though overall revenues still topped year-ago levels, according to the latest figures.
Combined...
Roundup: LSU Vet Med’s new tech / Blue Bayou returns / Home Depot
Sharper animal scans: LSU Vet Med has installed a new Canon Orian 1.5T MRI system, replacing equipment used since 2009 and completing a multiyear...
A federal fuel tax holiday is gaining momentum in Washington
The Trump administration is working with Congress on a proposal to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes as the war in Iran drives up...
Louisiana House set to debate new congressional map
The Louisiana House is expected to take up a proposed new congressional map Thursday, as lawmakers continue working through questions about parish splits, community...
What makes a real estate investment bankable? JD Bank has the answers.
Sponsored by JD Bank
For investors looking to finance income-producing property, the approval process can feel daunting. But there’s a reason lenders scrutinize real estate investments...
Walker’s growing retail corridor expected to get a new restaurant addition
A new Chick-fil-A could soon join the wave of commercial growth reshaping Walker’s retail corridor.
The Walker Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to approve...
Roundup: Pending home sales / TSA explores shortcuts / AI trade shift
Buyers more optimistic: Pending home sales rose 1.4% in April and were up 3.2% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of...
‘LaPolitics’: Redrawing of legislative maps likely off the table, at least for now
Given the rancor around redrawing the U.S. House map that kept senators in session into the wee hours of last week, it’s not surprising...
How Plan Baton Rouge III aims to reshape downtown’s economy
One of the core objectives of downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan is the diversification of downtown’s economy. Targeted mixed-use development, small business support...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Dutch Bros building for sale
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 625 Frogmore Dr. is a brand-new standalone retail building housing Dutch Bros Coffee with a 15-year lease already in...
LSU’s new arena may need more than private funding, Rousse says
Last year, those leading the charge on LSU’s proposed $428 million arena project told Daily Report that the arena’s construction would be 100% privately...
How to make a fresh start at work when a new boss takes the...
A new manager can bring uncertainty, but Harvard Business Review argues it also creates a rare chance to reset your reputation, working style and...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The latest property transactions and permits issued in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Homebuilder DSLD purchased 80 lots for...
America’s energy boom comes with a price tag for consumers at home
Global demand for U.S. energy is putting fresh pressure on American fuel prices as overseas buyers scoop up record volumes of crude, gasoline, diesel,...
Roundup: NextEra-Dominion merger / New EV fees / Wealthy readers
$67B megadeal proposed: NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power...
‘Dad books’ are fading from the publishing world
Serious nonfiction—the kind of big, weighty book long associated with Father’s Day gifts—is losing ground in the publishing world, The Wall Street Journal writes.
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Builders see a little bit of light in an otherwise tough market
U.S. homebuilder sentiment improved in May, but the industry’s mood remains cautious as affordability continues to weigh on buyers during the spring selling season,...
Plan Baton Rouge III takes next step toward reality
A plan to reimagine the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge is headed to the Planning Commission for review Monday.
Commissioned by the Baton Rouge...
Roundup: Trump’s GOP grip / Amendment 3 / Powering AI
The next target: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s third-place finish in Louisiana’s Republican primary is being cast by national GOP figures as another sign of...
