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Shell denies it’s actively trying to acquire BP
British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP.
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said...
Louisiana enacts its own ‘REINS Act’ to control regulatory spending
Louisiana agencies will soon face a higher bar before they can roll out regulations that carry big price tags.
Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday signed...
Louisiana’s $80M energy efficiency program is under fire
A little-known Louisiana program has funneled nearly $80 million into energy efficiency upgrades for schools, parks, and other public buildings—without competitive bidding or independent...
How the new budget bill could complicate next year’s taxes
The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year’s tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through...
Roundup: Bayou Sauvage / CVS responds / Single-family homes
No longer protected: Bayou Sauvage, a key marshland refuge on New Orleans’ eastern edge, may no longer qualify as protected wetlands under a new...
What we know about Shell’s possible BP megamerger
Shell is in early talks to acquire BP in what could be the largest oil merger in decades, according to people familiar with the...
Roundup: State sues CVS / Gulf energy supply / ESPN and lacrosse
Trade practices: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Tuesday the state is filing three lawsuits against CVS and its affiliates...
Despite Mideast turmoil, gasoline prices remain cheaper than last summer
Summer road trips are looking more affordable this year, thanks to a nationwide dip in gasoline prices, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The average cost...
Charitable giving in the US rose by more than 3% last year
Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023 after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ” Giving...
School shopping remains strong even as parents feel the financial squeeze
Despite economic uncertainty, families aren't skimping on back-to-school spending this year, according to a new PwC survey of nearly 2,000 parents, CNBC reports.
Nearly 75%...
Baton Rouge and other boom buyers now owe more than their homes are worth
Some homeowners who bought near the peak of the pandemic housing boom are now finding themselves underwater—owing more on their mortgages than their homes...
Roundup: Student loans / Paul Arrigo / Tire waste
In a bind: Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished this summer. Roughly six million federal student-loan...
Area housing market shows signs of stability
The Baton Rouge residential market has begun to show benefits for both buyers and sellers with increased inventory and gains in median prices.
“It's a...
The Fed is holding steady despite pressure to cut rates
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome...
From batteries to biofuels, LSU is investing $1M in energy research
The LSU Institute for Energy Innovation on Tuesday announced nearly $1 million in grant funding for energy-focused research initiatives.
The institute received a total of...
The Business Report Data Center is now live
Baton Rouge Business Report has launched its Data Center, a comprehensive digital repository designed exclusively for Business Report Insiders. The platform revolutionizes how local...
Roundup: BRPD Chief T.J. Morse / Limiting eminent domain / Oversight rollback
Luncheon speaker: Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse will serve as the keynote speaker at two luncheons this week. On Tuesday, he’ll speak at...
This LSU-area pizza spot is relocating
City Slice Pints + Pizza is relocating from its current home on West Chimes Street to the space that formerly housed Pluckers Wing Bar...
As pandemic windfalls fade, states are feeling the revenue pinch
After pandemic-era surpluses fueled tax cuts and new spending, state governments are now grappling with slower revenue growth, Governing writes.
By the end of 2024,...
Dermatology clinic acquires the site of its new Prairieville office for $2.1M
Atlas Dermatology has purchased the property on La. 73 in Prairieville housing its new office.
The company bought the property from Haddad Contractors LLC for...
