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News alert: ExxonMobil fire emitted more chemicals than first thought; neighborhoods not endangered
The fire that erupted last week at ExxonMobil’s north Baton Rouge refinery emitted thousands of pounds of sulfuric acid and flammable vapor—much more than...
Waitr’s reclassification of drivers turns alcohol-delivery law essentially moot
After Waitr executives pushed for the Louisiana Legislature to open the door for alcohol delivery in the state last year, the company’s decision to...
Woman’s Hospital upping security, citing rise in violence
Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is bringing in 13 new in-house security officers in an effort to ramp up protection due to a national...
Roundup: Flash flood policy / SpaceX / $13 cereal
Weather warnings: The National Weather Service is changing the way it warns residents about flooding and will now only send alerts related to life-threatening...
SEC urged to seek more disclosure when investors tout short bets
A group of law professors is asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to require that traders who publicize their intent to drive down...
Coffee Joy moving into former Vanilla Sweet House space on Perkins
A locally based coffee shop called Coffee Joy is moving into the Acadian-Perkins Plaza space vacated by Vanilla Sweet House, which closed in August...
Capital Region delegation will push to ensure La. 415 project tops list for funding
One of the Capital Region delegation’s major wins of the 2019 legislative session was the passage of a bill that dedicates $700 million in...
Engquist Development inks deal to build multifamily complex at Rouzan
Rouzan developers John Engquist and Charles Landry announced this morning they have signed a purchase agreement with New Orleans-based Key Real Estate Co. for...
Roundup: Schools superintendent search / Henry Gray dies / DSLD Homes
Update: The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has set a Feb. 28 deadline for anyone who wants to apply to be the...
California ban on sale of alligator goods would spell trouble for Louisiana
Louisiana alligator farmers say California’s proposed ban on the sale of alligator goods would negatively affect businesses from the bayous to Beverly Hills, the...
Alford: Cranking up the speed in the Legislature
House Speaker Clay Schexnayder is quite the gearhead, having worked as a certified mechanic before managing and then eventually owning his own garage in...
Garret Graves: Why Louisiana can’t cash in on its assets
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says it’s easy to understand why Louisiana can’t fully capitalize on its unique abundance of natural and manmade resources.
Speaking Feb....
Louisiana ranks 49th on list of business-friendly states
Louisiana has again been placed at the bottom of the list, 49th, when it comes to business-friendly states.
USA Today reported on the new rankings...
Trip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge Metro Airport: National treasures in our...
Fly nonstop from BTR to Charlotte, Atlanta or Houston. After one quick hop, you’ll find monumentally cool attractions off the beaten path in Washington,...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Retail investment portfolio in MidCity...
This retail portfolio is located on S Foster Drive a mere 300 feet from Government Street in MidCity. Surrounded by many high-profile retailers and...
News alert: More Bridge Center lease details
Daily Report has obtained a copy of the five-year lease agreement between Recovery Innovations Inc., the private company that will operate the Bridge Center...
Insurance commissioner discusses goals for lowering rates
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon outlined his support for five provisions that will be included in this year’s legislative push for insurance reform.
Despite...
Collis Temple makes Bridge Center lease public amid transparency questions
Daily Report has obtained a copy of the five-year lease agreement between Recovery Innovations Inc., the private company that will operate the Bridge Center...
Why is a campus entity charging LSU Online such high rent?
LSU officials are expected to finalize by the end of this month a deal that will clear the way for the rapidly growing LSU...
AI tips from high-performing companies
Companies using artificial intelligence are seeing results; the highest performing of that bunch are seeing even better results in their scaling of AI uses.
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