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See what economists are now saying about the chance of a recession
Economists are increasingly confident that the US economy will avoid a recession this year, Inc. reports.
In a recently released outlook from the National Association...
US home sales fall for a second straight month
Existing home sales in the U.S. fell in April as higher mortgage rates and home prices continue to hamper the market, Reuters reports.
Sales declined...
State Senate scraps mandated lunch breaks for workers ages 16 and 17
The Louisiana Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that removes a requirement that minor workers receive a lunch break for longer work shifts, Louisiana Illuminator...
Here’s how private equity could reshape college sports forever
With the NCAA poised to agree this week on a legal settlement that could soon see schools paying tens of millions to players every...
Roundup: Flood insurance / LSU energy research / US trade policy
Affordability: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is expected to deliver a speech on the U.S. Senate floor today to share stories from Louisianans emphasizing...
Meet Amanda Martin, an influential woman in business
Like a great symphony, Amanda Martin’s career has had a lot of twists and turns but plenty of high notes—all leading to a crescendo,...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Can stress cause dandruff?
Stress can affect the body in many ways including insomnia, headaches, muscle tension and even dandruff. While the stress itself is not directly to...
BRAC names new CEO
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today named Lori Melancon as its new president and CEO.
Melancon, who started her economic development career at BRAC in...
WIB winners: Passion, ability to manage risk help make a good leader
Managing risk within an industry, leaning into personal passions and skills, and being prepared for possible hurdles are some of the leadership qualities especially...
How to cultivate a successful internship program
While internships are a great opportunity for students and young workers to get their foot in the door somewhere and learn valuable on-the-job experience,...
Here’s how Louisiana ranks when it comes to homes sold below market value
Louisiana has the eighth-highest number of homes sold below market value in the U.S., according to a recent study by Agent Advice.
Using Zillow home...
Could old oil wells threaten new carbon storage wells?
After more than a century of oil and gas companies pumping carbon out of Louisiana, officials have ambitious plans to essentially do the opposite—inject...
See what Ascension Parish is planning for this newly purchased property
Ascension Parish purchased 7.5 acres within a 14-acre tract in Gonzales last week to build an animal wellness center.
The parish purchased the property from...
US releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline in bid to lower prices this summer
The Biden administration said Tuesday it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid...
Roundup: Marsh restoration / Sanctuary city ban / St. George
Milestone: The largest marsh restoration project in Louisiana’s history—rebuilding nearly 3,000 acres of marsh in Lake Borgne—is nearing completion. The $114.7 million project—stretching a...
Roundup: Medical marijuana / FDIC chair / CEO pay
Cultivation shift: The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana for nearly a decade could soon lose...
Meet Cheri Johnson, an influential woman in business
Cheri Johnson didn’t seek to be a hospital executive. It sought her.
Before becoming the executive vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer...
What the Louisiana trucking industry wants done to hire more drivers
Representatives of Louisiana’s trucking industry point to systemic issues for a worsening driver shortage and hope to cast a bigger net to entice more...
‘LaPolitics’: EBR mayoral race will be a ballot highlighter
In what promises to be one of the hottest local races on the 2024 ballot, the leading Democratic candidates for East Baton Rouge mayor-president...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Prime development lot with high...
Now available for sale, 14666 S. Harrell's Ferry Road offers a prime ±1.75-acre development opportunity in a thriving Baton Rouge area. Zoned C1 (light...
