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Roundup: Board of Ethics / Volkswagen / Reading with Kylie
Dismissed: On Monday, a Baton Rouge judge dismissed a lawsuit from state lawmakers meant to block the Louisiana Board of Ethics from hiring its...
This Gonzales office warehouse property just sold for $2.5M
A local real estate company recently purchased an office warehouse property in Gonzales.
Vince Diez Properties Inc. purchased the property near the intersection of East...
Why many government IT workers feel unprepared for AI use
A recent survey of state and local executives finds that 38% feel their agencies are not ready to use AI, although 53% are developing...
Is another interest rate cut on the way?
A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks...
LSU to host free cybersecurity seminar for small businesses
The LSU Cybersecurity Clinic on Friday will host a free seminar on ransomware for members of Louisiana’s small business community.
The “Ransomware Reality” seminar aims...
‘LaPolitics’: Cleo Fields refinds his footing on the Hill
Congressman-elect Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge said Congress hasn’t changed all that much since he last served there almost three decades ago.
Security used to...
Roundup: EVs / BRCC / Cybersecurity
From bad to worse: Electric vehicle startups were already struggling before the election, and Donald Trump’s victory could send them into a tailspin. Several...
Job seekers are turning to new social media tactics to stand out
Frustrated by too much competition, no return communications and automated rejection letters, more and more job seekers are getting creative on social media to...
Here’s how Louisiana will honor the late Luke Letlow
The Rayville Post Office will be renamed in honor of the late Congressman-elect Luke Letlow after President Joe Biden signed a bill for the...
Will Cyber Monday sales set another record?
American consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday.
Even though...
Business owner buys the Airline Highway property that houses his repair service
A local business owner recently purchased the property that houses his commercial truck and trailer repair facility.
Jackson Truck & Trailer Repair owner Matt Bernard...
Istrouma Eatery + Brewery reopens following renovations
Istrouma Eatery + Brewery has reopened following the completion of months’ worth of renovations.
The business, located on Sugar Farms in St. Gabriel, went on...
Roundup: New car sales / Turkey prices / Inflation gauge
Growth: New vehicle sales in the U.S. are projected to have risen 6.7% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher discounts to...
Why mortgage demand jumped last week
Mortgage demand grew 6.3% last week after mortgage rates dropped for the first time in two months, CNBC reports.
Mortgage applications to buy a home...
Where have all the luxury shoppers gone?
Luxury brands have lost about 50 million customers in the past two years, while secondhand businesses and lower-price competitors are seeing upticks in their...
This Coursey Boulevard office building just sold for $2.9M
The 40,000-square foot office building that most recently housed engineering consulting firm S&B Engineers and Constructors changed hands recently.
S&B sold the property through Northden...
Here’s a breakdown of how the US economy grew last quarter
The US economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the...
These two title companies are wrapped up in a dispute over trademark infringement
Baton Rouge-based Central Title & Closing Co. LLC is suing Lafayette-based Central Title LLC for trademark infringement.
According to the lawsuit filed with the U.S....
Roundup: Airline fees / School bus driver union / Yellow Brick House
Cost of convenience: A Senate subcommittee report released Tuesday shows that from 2018 to 2023 five major U.S. airlines collected a combined $12.4 billion...
