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How natural disasters are rewriting home insurance costs in the Capital Region
Home insurance costs across the Capital Region remain elevated, with hurricanes continuing to drive the highest risk—and premiums—across local parishes, while broader national trends...
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce has a new leader
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Annie Claire Bass has been selected as its new executive director.
Bass is described...
Roundup: Economic report card / Homebuyers returning / Southern makes history
Consumer spending: The first major reading on the U.S. economy in 2026 is expected to show growth holding up, but with consumers losing momentum...
Rising premiums push younger workers to rethink employer health plans
Rising health insurance costs are prompting some younger, healthier workers to reconsider employer-sponsored coverage, creating new strains for workers and warning signs for employers,...
Louisiana’s effort to police imported seafood heads into final stretch
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a package of bills aimed at tightening enforcement against imported seafood mislabeling, giving regulators broader tools to investigate, seize and...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: The myth about honey and allergies
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
Many people turn to local honey as a natural allergy remedy, but the idea doesn’t hold up scientifically. While the...
Roundup: LIV Golf tournament / Power plant equipment / Louisiana startups
NOLA event postponed: The LIV Golf tournament planned for New Orleans has been postponed until at least fall, raising questions about a state incentive...
Baton Rouge is getting a $6M event venue with a theatrical twist
A new $6 million event venue is moving forward on Jefferson Highway near Highland Road, designed to bring a more production-focused wedding and event...
House bill lifting carbon capture liability cap advances
A bill aimed at reshaping how Louisiana handles liability for carbon capture incidents is gaining traction at the state Capitol, signaling a potential shift...
Louisiana’s industrial sector has never faced more crosscurrents
It has been a bipolar year for Louisiana’s industrial complex, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its spring issue. The elation over a tsunami of...
A Baton Rouge industrial giant is going bigger on nuclear
Turner Industries announced Tuesday it will expand nuclear fabrication capabilities at its facilities in New Iberia and Port Allen, a project expected to create...
Roundup: Offshore wind leases / UAE exiting OPEC / McDonald’s beverages
Paid to walk away: The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under...
Tariffs 2.0: Trump rebuilds after Supreme Court takedown
When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump promptly rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them. But those...
A snapshot of how the Baton Rouge commercial market performed in March
Baton Rouge's commercial real estate market posted modest overall growth in March, with gains in transaction volume and deal activity offsetting uneven performance across...
Supply shock is testing an LNG system already stretched thin
A disruption in Qatari liquefied natural gas exports is rippling through global energy markets, but the U.S. has little room to help, The New...
Aerospace incentives package heads to Landry as project speculation builds
Louisiana lawmakers have approved the package of incentives aimed at attracting aerospace investment to the state, advancing legislation supporters say could position Louisiana to...
‘LaPolitics’: Insults traded in bitter Louisiana Supreme Court race
Of the six possible Louisiana Supreme Court party primaries that could have been on the May 16 ballot, only one is being contested, but...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Stunning garden office for sale
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 9543 Fenway Ave. offers the essentials without the compromises: secure on-site parking, monument signage with real visibility, and a...
UCB expands in Ascension Parish with new Gonzales location
Sponsored by United Community Bank (UCB)
United Community Bank (UCB) is expanding its presence in Ascension Parish with the upcoming relocation of its Main Street...
’No taxation without representation’ at heart of LSU tax district fight, attorney says
A lawsuit challenging a pair of special taxing districts tied to LSU hinges on a core principle of American governance: Voters must approve new...
