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Saturday, July 04, 2009

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ISSUE: Young entrepreneurs (June 30, 2009)

Young entrepreneurs

From designing T-shirts to designing Web sites, these business owners are finding their niche at an early age.

Ego boost

The global economic crisis has slowly seeped into the lives of Baton Rouge business owners—especially those faced with an increase in operating costs and a decrease in profits.

Louisiana, B.R. buck national trend

While much of the nation struggles with the tough economy, Louisiana and Baton Rouge seem blessed. V-Vehicle, SNF and the Air Force's Global Strike Command all have announced plans to set up operations, creating thousands of good new jobs in the state. And a national think tank says Baton Rouge has one of the best economies in the country.

Will oil save the day?

With a budget shortfall, state lawmakers and the Jindal administration hope rising oil prices will help turn the tide.

Taking the plunge

As interest rates have dropped, more homeowners are taking advantage to refinance their mortgage.

What’s in a name?

Named-storm deductible legislation brings help—but also higher premiums—for Louisiana homeowners.

10 Questions: JohnWortman

In two years under its CEO, Citizens has experienced success balancing its checkbook and depopulating to pre-Katrina levels.

Our dirty little war

Mayor Kip Holden has declared an all-out war on littering. But Baton Rouge has been filthy for decades. And the enemy is us.

Democrats size up field

U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon is considering a run for the Senate next year. First, he's got to get Jim Bernhard out of the way before he can take on U.S. Sen. David Vitter. And some state Democrats are hesitant to push the Shaw Group chairman aside.