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How companies offset tariff costs may irk consumers in other ways

Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers need to assemble themselves. These are...

‘LaPolitics’: Lobbyist spending balloons to a record high

As a new governor and Legislature took office at the state Capitol last year, both lobbyist registrations and overall related spending hit record highs...

‘LaPolitics’: Lobbyist spending balloons to a record high

As a new governor and Legislature took office at the state Capitol last year, both lobbyist registrations and overall related spending hit record highs...

Property housing a behavioral hospital sells for $6.1M

The Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital property on North Boulevard has changed hands. Community Development Partners LLC, represented by Elliott Temple, bought the property from Baton...

What February’s jobs report says about the labor market

Employers posted 7.6 million job openings in February, a sign that the job market is slowing but remains healthy. Layoffs of federal workers hit...

State legislators are strategizing on how to rebrand the failed Amendment 2

State lawmakers say this week that they are already working on drafts of constitutional amendments to put on the ballot after voters rejected the...

Roundup: Chevron / Multigenerational housing / More tariffs

Divesting: Chevron has agreed to sell 70% interest in its east Texas gas assets for $525 million, as part of the energy company’s strategy...

Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Multifamily opportunity in historic Spanish...

Here is a rare opportunity to own a triplex portfolio in the heart of Spanish Town, just two blocks from the Louisiana State Capitol....

Gulf Coast Office Products: A leader in the office equipment market that refuses to...

In business as in sports, there’s no resting on your laurels. One good year, whether it’s measured in revenue or championships, doesn’t necessarily guarantee...

Gulf Coast Office Products: A leader in the office equipment market that refuses to...

In business as in sports, there’s no resting on your laurels. One good year, whether it’s measured in revenue or championships, doesn’t necessarily guarantee...

The Capital Area United Way: 100 years of partnering to meet needs

As The Capital Area United Way (CAUW) proudly celebrates 100 years of continuous operation, there’s no doubt that much has changed since it began....

The Capital Area United Way: 100 years of partnering to meet needs

As The Capital Area United Way (CAUW) proudly celebrates 100 years of continuous operation, there’s no doubt that much has changed since it began....

BRAC: Metro population reaches record high

Baton Rouge’s metro population reached 880,000―the highest on record―a new report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber indicates. “This not only signals some momentum for...

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System: Where excellence is more than a goal...

For over 114 years (1911 - 2025), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System has been a trusted name in healthcare, delivering compassionate, innovative...

Duvic’s bar property changes hands for $1.1M

The Duvic’s Martini Bar property near the Perkins overpass has changed hands. Kalurah Christian Properties LLC, led by Duvic’s co-owners Shane Courrege, David Pittman and...

S&P 500, Nasdaq face worst quarter since 2022

As the Trump administration’s evolving trade policies rattle Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes are on track to clock their worst quarter...

Roundup: Spring storms / Tank fire / Hogs House

NWS put to the test: Facing deep staffing reductions and a reorganization, the U.S. National Weather Service will soon be tested by the severe...

This mortgage giant is buying one of its competitors in a $9.4B deal

The mortgage company Rocket is buying competitor Mr. Cooper in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion, just weeks after acquiring real estate listing...

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System: Where excellence is more than a goal…it’s...

For over 114 years (1911 - 2025), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System has been a trusted name in healthcare, delivering compassionate, innovative...

Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has a new leader

State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams has been named commissioner of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday. Adams replaces former Commissioner Dan...