How does oil’s price plunge affect south Louisiana industrial expansion?

In a state well-accustomed to the fickle behavior of commodities, big swings in oil...

News roundup: Fed policy causing dollar to weaken … LSU plans rally at Capitol … Deadline tomorrow for BRAC educator awards

Declining dollar: The U.S. dollar weakened for a seventh straight day Thursday, the longest...

McCollister: Louisiana sets national example on school choice

For things to change, says Business Report Publisher Rolfe McCollister, things must change. “That was...

Regional Impact Study setting path for Lake Charles area growth

It’s no secret that the Lake Charles area is preparing for explosive growth. And...

U.S. unemployment claims down

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits declined last week to the lowest level in 15...

Jay Ducote to compete to be next Food Network Star

The Food Network is looking for its next celebrity chef, and local food blogger...

Proposal to scale back governor’s records exemption advances

The Louisiana Senate will consider whether to restrict the broad public records exemptions granted...

Executive Spotlight: Bill Balhoff, Postlethwaite & Netterville

Growing up in a family with 11 children, Bill Balhoff never had a dull...

LLOG Exploration is making waves in the Gulf of Mexico

When the Obama administration announced a moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of...