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How LSU researchers are using AI to monitor the Gulf’s dead zone
LSU researchers are using artificial intelligence to tackle one of the Gulf Coast’s most persistent environmental challenges: the annual dead zone caused by nutrient...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated as consumers spend at a...
225 magazine looks to spotlight rising Capital Region leaders in their 20s
Know a rising young professional making an impact in the Capital Region? 225 magazine is accepting nominations for its third annual Twenty in Their...
Roundup: Jamie Dimon / Sports betting / Insurance crisis
CEO speaks out: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued rare public criticism of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, saying he was troubled by...
The East Baton Rouge commercial market ends 2025 on a high note
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish finished 2025 above the $1 billion mark, posting higher sales volume despite a slight slowdown...
A flood of new LNG projects could reshape gas markets in 2026
Global liquefied natural gas supply is set to surge in 2026, easing market tightness that has persisted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting...
An education power shift: States are handing parents more control
More states are expanding school choice programs as lawmakers and advocacy groups push to give families greater control over where and how their children...
US economy grew faster in Q3 of last year than first reported
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday...
Roundup: Arctic blast / Trump’s housing plan / Sales tax rates
Bundle up: While north and southwest Louisiana gear up for the brunt of this weekend’s forecast winter storm, local forecasters warn that the Capital...
For business leaders in a noisy economy, doing less may be the key
Business leaders heading into 2026 face tighter margins, heavier expectations and a flood of outside noise, but they can gain a competitive edge through...
Supreme Court appears poised to allow Lisa Cook to remain on Fed board
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s...
State Sen. Rick Edmonds launches bid for 5th Congressional District
Veteran state Sen. Rick Edmonds has entered the race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, jumping in a day after Rep. Julia Letlow signaled she...
This Louisiana design-build firm is opening a Baton Rouge office
Kent Design Build, a full-service design-build contracting firm headquartered in Covington, is expanding its presence in Baton Rouge with a new office in Citiplace...
New Leadership Louisiana program targets statewide health challenges
Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s Leadership Louisiana initiative is expanding with the launch of a new program focused on the state’s health care sector.
The...
Roundup: Ten Commandments lawsuit / Mortgage refinancing / Wealth gap
Full panel review: The full panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could...
A look at how the area housing market closed out 2025
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market ended 2025 with a modest increase in closed sales and days on market, while new listings and pending...
Stronger global economy lifts oil forecast, but oversupply risks linger
The International Energy Agency has raised its outlook for global oil demand growth this year, citing a stronger economic backdrop and lower crude prices,...
LED secretary: Louisiana has set a ‘new standard’
Speaking at Business Report’s Power Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois described a state that has staged an impressive comeback...
Health Tip of the Week: Health benefits from creatine gaining popularity
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
Creatine isn’t just for the gym anymore. While it’s long been used to boost strength and performance, research suggests creatine...
A strong start: Orthopedic health in the new year with BROC
Sponsored by Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC)
For many business leaders, the workday begins—and ends—at a desk. Hours of sitting, back-to-back meetings, and constant screen...
