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Guest column: Sid Edwards on why federal investment in election infrastructure is critical
Local governments are responsible for administering elections, but too often they are asked to meet growing demands without the resources necessary to do the...
Roundup: Voting by mail / Anthropic / Iran war
Judge sides with Trump: A federal judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling challenges to...
State and Exxon reach an agreement over coastal damages
Louisiana reached a deal with ExxonMobil over “coastal land disputes,” Gov. Jeff Landry announced on social media Thursday.
Landry said a large part of the...
A snapshot of how the EBR commercial real estate market performed in April
Baton Rouge’s commercial real estate market cooled slightly in April, with overall sales volume declining modestly even as transaction activity continued to improve, according...
From soda bottles to cars, brands target price-sensitive shoppers
Major consumer brands are rolling out smaller, lower-cost products and increasing value-focused promotions as inflation-weary Americans continue to cut back spending, according to The...
Here’s what the new-look M C Bank has planned for Baton Rouge
Following its merger with an investor group led by several former IberiaBank executives, M C Bank & Trust is preparing to enter the Baton...
What the latest US initial jobless claims data indicates
More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that...
How much did Baton Rouge rents tick up in May?
Rents in Baton Rouge increased 1.1% in May compared to a 0.5% increase nationwide, according to Apartment List’s latest Baton Rouge Rent Report.
Year-over-year rent...
Roundup: Caesars / Pennington / Surcharges
Blockbuster deal: Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Golden Nugget hotel and casino properties in...
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for President Trump...
State unveils new initiative aimed at modernizing rural healthcare systems
The state has launched the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund, a new initiative led by Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Department of Health aimed...
‘This is our moment’: BRCC chancellor talks workforce development
As Louisiana welcomes record levels of investment, Baton Rouge Community College Chancellor Willie Smith says the state’s economic future will hinge on whether its...
Roundup: Fortified homes / American agriculture / St. George
New law: Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday signed a bill into law that reallocates millions in excess funds to continue the expansion of the...
Inside the $100M plan to reshape Baton Rouge sports
A proposed sports complex on Burbank Drive could pump more than $35 million annually into the regional economy and draw 240,000 visitors a year,...
b1BANK’s Jude Melville weighs in on AI’s workforce impact
Baton Rouge’s b1BANK CEO Jude Melville says companies should focus on using artificial intelligence to empower employees rather than replace them as major banking...
Here’s where redistricting stands nationwide
A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans—and it isn’t over yet, according to...
Ochsner unveils a new MRI suite as part of a $50M Baton Rouge investment
Ochsner Health announced Wednesday that it will open a new MRI suite at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, adding advanced imaging technology to...
Roundup: Term limits / PayPal / A new home for the state fair?
Headed to the ballot: A proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit governors from returning to office after two elected terms even if the terms...
College athlete pay secrecy bill one step closer to becoming Louisiana law
The Louisiana Senate voted 22-13 Tuesday to advance a bill backed by LSU that would shield records showing how public university athletic departments divide...
After years of delays, BREC gets current on audits
BREC is now up to date on its annual audits following the release of its 2024 report, marking the completion of four audits within...
