Home prices in Baton Rouge are still creeping up, but the largest contributor may not be what you expect, a National Association of Home Builders economist said. Regulatory costs, which include charges for conducting studies and changes to building codes,…
Aerial view of the Waterford 3 nuclear power plant in 2018. A Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspection found the reactor has not kept radiation monitoring equipment properly calibrated since 2006. (Entergy Operations Inc.) On Sept. 21, the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted to support…
The sun beats down on a sprinkler as it rotates to water the front lawn of a residence in the Kenilworth neighborhood, Friday, October 7, 2022, in Baton Rouge, La. The dry weather dominating nightly news is more than an inconvenience for…
Walkers and runners are silhouetted against the western sky as the afternoon sun begins to set along the Mississippi River Levee, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in downtown Baton Rouge, La. In a system known as “Free Markets, Shared Foundations,” you make as…
I recently read an op-ed in this newspaper arguing that the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates would ease pressure on Louisiana businesses and keep our economy growing. As an entrepreneur, I understand the appeal. But after 20 years running a video production…
The offer gives them a chance to trade on the Philadelphia 76ers-Detroit Pistons game on Wednesday as well as other NBA matchups this week. Novig is a CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange where users trade directly with one another on event…
Veterans are an increasingly visible force in Louisiana’s startup scene, according to a new report, as the state expands resources for former service members looking to become entrepreneurs. Military veterans accounted for 13.4% of the founders represented in the 2026 Louisiana Startup…
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The West Feliciana Planning & Zoning Commission has once again pushed back approval of Phase II of the massive Hut 8 data center because of concerns about how close the building will be to a neighborhood. Original Phase II plans would have…
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has selected a top Louisiana Economic Development official as its next permanent leader. Paige Carter, LED’s chief business development officer, will take over as president and CEO of the Partnership in January, the organization…
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