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The Greater Baton Rouge housing market showed signs of balance in May, with a rise in listings and sales activity across much ...
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state reported 2,471 initial claims, up ...
A bill that could provide penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for a possible signature. Landlords could soon receive criminal penalties for misusing ...
In an age of AI and autonomous vehicles, the U.S. water system is showing its age—and cracking under pressure, Fast Company writes.  A seamless experience for most Americans, water access masks a ...
U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early June, marking the biggest monthly jump since January 2024, as inflation expectations eased and economic outlooks brightened, Bloomberg writes.  The University ...
Helix Community Schools recently bought the property that houses its aviation academy on Plank Road near Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The school acquired the property through HAA Properties, ...
Former Public Service Commissioner Craig Greene often cast the swing vote deciding controversial issues that divided the other two Republicans from the two Democrats.  Sometimes, Greene sided with the ...
Louisiana lawmakers ended the 2025 legislative session with a flurry of insurance reforms aimed at addressing the state’s sky-high coverage rates—but not without some conflict, Louisiana Illuminator ...
Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier issued a warning Wednesday against the Legislature’s growing reliance on task forces, as lawmakers debated a resolution calling for further study of carbon ...
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday that she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers’ personal information to send out text messages lobbying ...
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated. The long-term rate inched back to 6.84% from 6.85% last week, mortgage ...
The Metro Council has approved Hunden Partners, a leading global adviser for destination real estate development projects, to ...