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Why experts warn against federal tax cuts that are meant to spur growth
As Republicans write their 2025 tax plans, they are arguing that lower taxes promote growth and, at least in part, can pay for themselves...
Are state lawmakers in tune with the needs of Louisiana’s music industry?
A legislative subcommittee studying Louisiana’s music industry met this week to discuss why the state Legislature should invest in music infrastructure, The Center Square...
Roundup: Special session / Mayoral candidate forum / Ford layoffs
On the agenda: The state House of Representatives is set to continue debating House Bill 9 on Wednesday. HB9, sponsored by Rep. Neil Riser,...
DSLD purchases dozens of lots in this Zachary community
Denham Springs-based homebuilder DSLD purchased 79 lots to add to its Fairview Gardens community in Zachary.
DSLD bought the lots through DSLD Homes LLC from...
This local wealth management firm is growing in more ways than one
Highland Wealth has had a big year.
In 2024, the Baton Rouge-based wealth management firm has seen its assets under management balloon, its team grow...
Visitors to the Perkins overpass have a new parking option
A new paid parking lot opened last week next to Bet-R Neighborhood Market in the Perkins Road Overpass District.
Parking has for years been an...
Roundup: Allied Power / Louisiana’s reserve funds / Jersey Mike’s
New leadership: Allied Power, a full-service provider of power plant services and a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced Mike Little as its...
How nonprofits rebounded after losing volunteers during the pandemic
From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers...
Is shrinking the number of services to be taxed key to passing tax reform?
A bill expanding the state sales tax to apply to more than three dozen labor and services was sidelined in the Louisiana House again...
An updated look at the local commercial real estate market
Commercial sales transactions and deal velocity in East Baton Rouge Parish were down in October, according to Elifin Realty’s latest data.Â
Sales were down by...
‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot Â
Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact that Louisiana has one more round of elections (Dec. 7)...
Roundup: Spirit bankruptcy / Economic indicators / Food bank CEO
Prearranged deal: After years of losses, a failed merger and demanding consumer tastes, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. The carrier on Monday...
How the presidential election has impacted US homebuilder sentiment
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders grew to a seven-month high in November, Bloomberg reports, thanks to a jump in sales expectations and optimism that a...
Planning Commission to weigh proposed shooting range
The proposed plans for a shooting range and pro shop on River Road near L’Auberge Casino will be reviewed at Monday night’s Planning Commission...
See how Baton Rouge’s holiday budget compares to other metros
While the holiday season is retail’s Super Bowl, a recently released study shows that Baton Rouge-area shoppers have a smaller budget for gifts and...
The state Senate will vote today on whether to ax this popular tax credit
Hundreds of film industry workers filled the state Capitol’s Senate committee hall Sunday afternoon to oppose legislation that would dismantle the program that turned...
A new athletic training facility has opened in Baton Rouge
D1 Training, a national athletic training facility business, on Monday opened its first Baton Rouge location.
There are currently two other D1 Training facilities in...
These six skills are essential for today’s business leaders
Leaders and workers today are dealing with different dynamics in the workplace than before the pandemic thanks to massive technological shifts due to AI...
Roundup: Teacher pay raise / Data centers / Industrial production
Measure advances: The Louisiana House of Representatives passed legislation that included salary increases for public school employees starting next school year. If passed by...
A Southern University student is Louisiana’s latest pitch competition winner
Rodney Shepherd, a Southern University student and founder of marketing software startup Blue Tree, took home the investment prize from NexusLA’s recent Ignition 1.0...
