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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 to be done, The Center Square reports.  The plan ...
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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 near Hammond Aire Plaza, in November, ...
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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 Street Journal reports.  The oil and gas behemoth laid out ...
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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 to three-year terms, but four others ...
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Roundup: Fiscal cliff / Ethics board / Judicial hellhole
The budget for Louisiana education is facing up to $250 million in possible cuts for the 2025-2026 school year in order to make up for the state government’s deficit. The cuts could reportedly impact ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Roundup: LaMont Cole / Albertsons / Oil demand
LaMont Cole will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon. Cole, who this past summer was named superintendent of East Baton Rouge Public Schools, is expected to ...
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Metro Council to consider creating a revenue-focused task force
Metro Council member Aaron Moak would like the governing body to create a task force to review all city-parish revenues and make recommendations on how best to support the financial needs of the ...
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LSU researchers develop tool to balance flood mitigation with urban redevelopment
Researchers with LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment have developed a new tool aimed at helping Baton Rouge city planners boost flood resilience while also tackling blight. The Flood Resilient ...
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What the latest inflation numbers show ahead of next week’s Fed meeting
Consumer prices rose last month but in line with expectations, adding weight to the belief that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week, Bloomberg reports.  The core consumer price index ...
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Oil income investments are surpassing income tax revenue in this Western state
Efforts by New Mexico to save and invest portions of a financial windfall from local oil production are paying off as state government income on investments is set to surpass personal income tax ...