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Venture Global wants to double the planned capacity for this LNG facility  

Venture Global is seeking federal approval to more than double the size of its Plaquemines LNG facility, proposing an additional 30 million metric tons...

Fed unveils sweeping changes to banking supervision

The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade...

How much has LSU spent on athletic buyouts over the past decade?

LSU has spent more than $43 million on contract buyouts for its coaches and athletic department leaders over the course of the past decade,...

After a slow September, area casinos experience a revenue surge

Baton Rouge’s casinos posted a strong rebound in October after a post-summer slowdown, according to the latest figures. Combined revenue reached $23.7 million last month,...

Roundup: Plastipak / Clay Schexnayder / Fortified roofs

Growth in Rapides: Plastipak Packaging Inc., a global designer, manufacturer and recycler of plastic packaging containers, on Tuesday announced a $53.8 million, 200,000-square foot...

Roundup: LSU football / Rural health care / ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic

Rolling out the red carpet: LSU and Florida both seem to be attempting to whisk Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss, and the Tigers...

How much have Landry’s special sessions cost taxpayers?

The four special sessions convened by Gov. Jeff Landry since he took office in January 2024 cost taxpayers nearly $6 million, The Center Square...

Cloudflare outage disrupts thousands of websites

Cloudflare, a software company that underpins thousands of websites, experienced a major outage Tuesday morning that disrupted major apps and websites across the internet,...

‘LaPolitics’: Leadership changes underway at several universities, colleges

The recent drama at LSU, featuring Gov. Jeff Landry in the starring role, has overshadowed the fact that the entire leadership landscape of higher...

Rouses is taking over this Baton Rouge Winn-Dixie store

Rouses Markets, the Louisiana grocery store chain, on Monday announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana...

Roundup: International students / Data center regulations / Ford and Amazon

Declining enrollment: International student enrollment has dropped 17% this fall as the Trump administration intensifies visa restrictions, revokes thousands of visas, and increases scrutiny...

Meet the economic developers who are shaping the state’s growth

A quiet transformation is redefining economic development in Louisiana, as regional organizations assume a more hands-on role in shaping outcomes, Business Report writes in...

Big LNG agreements are ahead for Louisiana facilities

Louisiana is positioned to play a key role in Saudi Aramco’s next U.S. LNG push, with the company expected to sign supply agreements tied...

The turmoil deepens as FEMA’s controversial top leader quits

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson has resigned after a turbulent six months leading the nation’s disaster-response agency, The Washington Post reports.  The departure deepens uncertainty...

Could this be a sign of economic instability?

More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep the lights on and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of...

Why Louisiana’s growing budget is deemed ‘unsustainable’ by analysts

Louisiana’s budget has ballooned over the past decade, growing 71% as federal dollars—especially Medicaid funds—boosted overall spending far beyond inflation. A new Center Square analysis...

How one US metropolis is tackling the lack of affordable housing 

Los Angeles is testing a bold bet: Cut red tape, accelerate approvals and watch affordable housing finally pencil out, The Wall Street Journal writes.  Under...

Roundup: New solar farm / Flight restrictions lifted / Memory chip shortage 

Powering up: A new 100-megawatt solar farm near Monroe is complete, with electricity expected to reach the Ouachita Parish grid by year’s end. The...

Landry’s higher ed task force calls for switching to a conservative accreditor

Louisiana could soon shift to a new conservative-led accrediting body, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  The shift comes under recommendations from Gov. Jeff Landry’s higher education task...

Roundup: Plank Road / Food tariff reductions / Retirement plans

Economic district on hold: A proposal to create the Delmont Economic Development District along Plank Road was deferred by the Metro Council, amid mixed...