Annie Ourso Landry is a staff writer at the Baton Rouge Business Report. She can be reached at alandry@businessreport.com

Louisiana GDP grew 1.1% in 2018, below national average

Louisiana’s economy grew slightly last year, as the state’s annual gross domestic product increased...

Gas tax hike opposition group launches text message campaign

Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana, one of the most vocal opponents of raising the Louisiana gas...

East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney applicants … so far

The search for a new East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney has netted three applicants...

BREC wants to help fund lakes project, but needs ‘others at the table’

BREC intends to pursue a funding agreement to help jumpstart the dormant City Park...

The business of billboards … or driver distraction?

One of the more controversial proposals of this year’s legislative session is a pair...

BREC to unveil zoo, Greenwood master plan concepts May 2

BREC will hold two public meetings May 2 to unveil three master plan concept...

Baton Rouge businessmen address ways to empower women in workforce

When it comes to tackling issues women face in the workforce, it’s important to...

Offsetting Baton Rouge police pay disparity would cost city-parish $21M

Base pay for Baton Rouge police officers is about 29%—or $11,000—less than the regional...

Baton Rouge Health District hotel to break ground Wednesday

A local development group will break ground on Louisiana’s first Element Hotel in the...

What Baton Rouge can learn from JPMorgan AdvancingCities grant winners

JPMorgan Chase announced its first round of cities selected to receive $3 million grants...