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Louisiana boasts of nearly four years of consecutive year-over-year job growth
Louisiana experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year job growth in February, according to data released today by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state’s seasonally...
This frozen dessert franchise is planning a second Baton Rouge location
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is opening its second location in Baton Rouge.
Franchise operating partner Cody Loveland and his family opened the first Louisiana Jeremiah’s Italian...
Roundup: DOGE cuts / Rail taxes / Friends of City Park
Louisiana hit: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears to have abruptly slashed over $55 million in grants to the Louisiana Department...
BREC to appoint a search committee for a new superintendent
BREC will begin its search soon for a new superintendent after Corey Wilson announced his plans Thursday night to step down when his contract...
Famed economist warns that tariffs could add nearly $5,000 to car prices
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost...
Judge throws out 2-year-old sale of oil and gas leases in the Gulf
A federal district judge threw out a Biden administration sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf, writing that the government failed...
Roundup: Consumer sentiment / Election day / Crawfish prices
Gloomy perspective: Consumers took a gloomier view of the economy in March, according to a University of Michigan’s monthly survey, a slide that economists...
New York nonprofit buys more than 50 acres in Baker
A New York-based nonprofit has acquired 55 acres on Charlton Road in Baker.
Timothy Hill Ranch, an organization providing Christian-centered residential and workforce development to...
‘LaPolitics’: Reading the tea leaves from inside the US Supreme Court
On Monday, Louisiana defended its congressional map in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The first words out of Solicitor General J. Benjamin Aguiñaga's mouth...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt. Americans’...
Meet the legends Capital Region execs would like to dine with
Every so often, you meet someone who changes the way you think about business, leadership, or even life. That’s the thrill of sharing a...
Roundup: Genesis 360 / Budget time / Oil versus electricity
Outer space: Baton Rouge’s Genesis 360 announced Thursday that it was awarded a $6.4 million federal contract renewal from NASA Johnson Space Center in...
Why US economic growth is expected to slow over the next 30 years
Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office...
How Dollar Tree and high-income shoppers are no longer mutually exclusive
Discount retailer Dollar Tree reported Wednesday that it is gaining market share with higher-income consumers and may raise prices on some goods to offset...
What to know about ExxonMobil’s $100M investment plans in Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil announced plans this week to invest more than $100 million in facility upgrades in Baton Rouge to produce high-purity isopropyl alcohol, a critical...
Roundup: Bike + Pedestrian Master Plan / Unemployment / HHS layoffs
Updating the bike paths: BREC's Planning and Engineering Department is holding an open house-style meeting at 6 p.m. on April 3 at Milton J....
Nexus accepting applications for inaugural tech competition
Applications are open for the inaugural Nexus Technology Cup, June 17-19.
The organization announced the tech event earlier this month as a replacement for the...
Surge in consumer spending drove GDP growth in Q4 of 2024
The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending,...
This local juice company is opening its first storefront
Herb ‘N’ Bros, a Baton Rouge cold-pressed juice business established in 2016, is opening its first storefront across the street from Whole Foods Market.
Juice...
St. George official pushes back against Home Rule Charter criticism
As the March 29 vote on St. George’s Home Rule Charter approaches, attorney Andrew Murrell, chair of the St. George Transition District and candidate...
