Community conversations continue around the Hyundai steel facility

Agenda Jordan Arceneaux
Small-group meetings have been underway between Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel and Ascension Parish residents since December, even as community organizers say many residents are still working to understand what the...

Development

What’s being built, bought and planned in Ascension Parish

Ascension Jordan Arceneaux
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits, as well as upcoming business-related events in the parish. Issued permits A new construction permit was...
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This Ascension hospital is moving forward with plans to replace its existing facility

Ascension Dillon Lowe
West Ascension Parish Hospital is advancing plans to replace its aging facility in Donaldsonville. The hospital issued a request for proposals for architectural services in...
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The RiverPlex MegaPark faces legal challenges over funding, permits

Development Dillon Lowe
Three lawsuits filed last week are challenging key aspects of the RiverPlex MegaPark’s development, alleging state and federal agencies failed to follow required legal...
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Companies

Leadership

Policy

Traffic concerns are complicating this proposed Ascension industrial park

Jordan Arceneaux
A proposed industrial park along the Highway 30 corridor in Ascension Parish is highlighting a familiar challenge for fast-growing communities:...
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Workforce

Community

From Business Report

Art Favre: Amendment 4 matters for jobs and growth

Business Art Favre
This is a guest column written by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry executive committee member Art Favre, the owner and founder of Performance...
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Baton Rouge’s Cat Haven to open bigger, cage-free shelter with a cafe twist

Business Jordan Arceneaux
Cat Haven, Baton Rouge's only cat-exclusive adoption shelter, is planning a move to a larger facility near Airline Highway, with the new location expected...
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After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?

Business Dillon Lowe
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, meaning Louisiana is poised for yet...
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