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‘LaPolitics’: A final look at our final elections
Louisiana voters, or at least the not quite 11% of them who showed up, concluded their civic duty for the calendar year last Saturday...
Trump is considering doubling the SALT limit
Trump’s economic advisers are considering doubling the state and local tax deduction, a popular—but expensive—tax break, Bloomberg reports.
Economist Stephen Moore, a member of President-elect...
Roundup: Police buffer challenged / Albertsons and Kroger / FAA leadership
Stay back: A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments Wednesday from news organizations and the state of Louisiana on whether a new law...
This longtime family-owned jewelry shop is changing ownership
Hannon Jewelers owners Bayardo Hannon Jiron and Anabel Jiron are retiring after more than 40 years in business.
“It was very hard for me to...
What national real estate experts are predicting for the new year
The rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will average around 6.0% next year in the U.S., helping boost new housing construction and stimulating demand...
This industrial property in Livingston Parish just sold for $43.8M
A global investment firm has acquired the Epic pipe fabrication and distribution facility property in Livingston Parish.
New York-based Fortress Investment Group purchased the 70-acre...
What an appeals court in Louisiana says about Nasdaq’s diversity rules
A federal appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can’t require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.
The decision...
The leadership shakeup continues at Nexus Louisiana
After more than two years at the helm, Calvin Mills Jr. will be stepping down from leading Nexus Louisiana in January.
Mills was tapped as...
Roundup: State retirement systems / Overdraft fees / Oil demand
Checking balances: The Public Retirement Systems' Actuarial Committee met Wednesday to review and evaluate reports on four major state retirement systems in Louisiana. The...
Metro Council replaces two BREC commissioners
The Metro Council selected business executives Michael Polito and Collis Temple III to serve as BREC commissioners at Wednesday night’s regular meeting.
Polito and Temple...
Inflation accelerated last month. Here’s what drove it
Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation...
Baton Rouge nonprofits have a new home in this rent-free collaboration hub
Our Lady of the Lake Health opened a Community Impact Center in Baton Rouge to support local nonprofits, OLOL announced this week.
The center, located...
How close is Louisiana to reaching its 2030 post-secondary goals?
The state is making progress toward its ambitious education attainment goals set in the 2019 master plan Louisiana Prospers, but there is still work...
This Baton Rouge catering company recently opened its first brick-and-mortar
Odom’s Kitchen has opened its first lunch spot and event venue.
Co-owners D’Andra and Brandon Odom opened the location on Delcourt Avenue, off Airline Highway...
A look at ExxonMobil’s ambitious goals through 2030
ExxonMobil plans to grow its earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030, The Wall...
BREC commission could get a new look after Metro Council vote
The Metro Council will vote at its meeting Wednesday night to reappoint or replace two BREC commissioners.
Jason Hughes and Collis Temple Jr. seek reappointment...
Roundup: Fiscal cliff / Ethics board / Judicial hellhole
Education shortfall: The budget for Louisiana education is facing up to $250 million in possible cuts for the 2025-2026 school year in order to...
Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss
After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent an email to her supporters asking for donations to help...
Takeaways from the latest Baton Rouge sales tax collection figures
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Here’s when the Main Street Market plans to reopen
After a delay, Main Street Market is moving closer to reopening its doors.
Scott Higgins, Main Street Market vendor liaison and owner of Blend, says...
