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Louisiana unemployment claims are on the rise
New unemployment claims in Louisiana rose 7.7% for the week ending Oct. 12.
There were 1,779 initial claims filed last week in Louisiana, up from...
These top execs are supporting a $107M new building at LSU. Here’s why
President William F. Tate IV finished his statewide bus tour on Friday by announcing the vision for a new $107 million construction and advanced...
How recycling your tech trash can prevent data breaches
Approximately 70% of toxic waste in non-hazardous landfills is from electronic waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With today’s rapid technological advancements,...
Roundup: Train derailment / Imports / Homebuilding surges
Derailed: Seventeen cars of a train derailed at a major intersection in Donaldsonville Friday morning, leaking a chemical used to sanitize swimming pools. Officials...
Two new chain locations top next week’s Planning Commission agenda
The proposed plans for a pair of national chains near West Lee and Burbank Drives will be reviewed at Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting.
Plans...
Landry asks Biden to recognize natural gas as clean energy
Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations...
Local planning commission aims to make the Capital Region greener
Baton Rouge’s carbon footprint might look a lot different in the next three decades.
The Capital Region Planning Commission is developing a comprehensive climate action...
The commercial real estate market is rebounding, but unevenly
The commercial real estate market may be on the rebound following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts, the first since 2020, CNBC reports.
The...
Roundup: Electric truck mandate / b1Bank / Plant-based panels
Louisiana balking: Louisiana is among 24 states that have joined a court case seeking to stop a federal electric semitruck mandate. The U.S. Environmental...
See who’s really driving the US economy
It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at...
‘LaPolitics’: State lawmakers still focused on insurance
While it may not be a high-level concern with a tax-centered session on the horizon, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and some legislators continue to...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage continues to rise
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the third week in a row, reaching its highest level in eight...
What to know about the proposed constitutional amendment
Louisiana voters next month will decide whether to dedicate future funding to restoring the state's disappearing coast or use it to address other needs...
How regional banks are capitalizing on rising deal fees
U.S. regional banks' profits for the third quarter beat Wall Street expectations as investment banking fees surged from a resurgence in deals, Reuters reports.
Underwriting...
Roundup: NFL stadiums / PPG Industries / Shopping trends
Stadium damage: NFL stadiums could experience $11 billion in climate-related losses by 2050, according to a new report released by the climate risk analysis...
Two local restaurants are exiting Electric Depot
Family-owned sister restaurants Bōru Ramen and Sweet Society are leaving the Electric Depot this year.
The Asian concepts will be closing those locations on Dec....
How is BTR’s nonstop flight to DC faring one year later?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s nonstop service to Washington’s Reagan International Airport (DCA) is operating at an average of 76% capacity in 2024, according to...
Planning Commission to discuss expansion of Joor Road development
A residential development containing nearly 100 medium-density housing units is proposed for a growing area on Joor Road.
The Estate at Joor Place could contain...
Retail spending is ramping up ahead of the holidays
Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their...
Roundup: Public defenders / Mortgage demand / Canceling subscriptions
Pay scale: Compensation for attorneys who run local public defender offices will remain the same, in spite of a monthslong effort from Gov. Jeff...
