FEMA expected to cover most of GOHSEP’S $1.3M lease at Bon Carré

The federal government is expected to pick up about $1 million of the $1.3 million annual cost to house some of the state’s emergency response and mitigation staff at Bon Carré Business Center, says Casey Tingle, who directs the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. 

St. George incorporation supporters file motion for appeal

St. George incorporation supporters have officially begun the process of appealing the district court ruling that went against them last month. 

State lacks plan for surface water use; impact trickles down to Capital Region

Louisiana lawmakers should look at creating a comprehensive plan to manage and regulate surface water to sustain the resource for residents and determine how much can be sold to companies and other states, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office says. 

Federal funds to fix past road mistakes could be used to extend EBR bus lines

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched its first-ever program “to help reconnect communities...

What should companies tell their employees about abortion?

Louisiana now can enforce its ban on almost all abortions under a judge’s order issued today. 

Flush with federal dollars, this legislative session brought rare opportunities 

If the Louisiana Legislature’s 2022 regular session is remembered for one thing, it will be infrastructure.

State has transferred sections of 20 roadways to EBR under program

Fred Raiford, director of transportation for East Baton Rouge Parish, sees upsides and downsides in the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

How and where inflation is impacting Baton Rouge economy 

Still regaining their economic footing following the height of COVID-19 safety restrictions, Capital Region...

Holding the line against inflation

With the economy recovering from the pandemic, Capital Region businesses are now dealing with inflation and the possibility of a recession.

Lettermans spinoff sees potential for nationwide growth

Ever since Charles Perret Jr. bought Lettermans, a Baton Rouge printing and document management firm, in 1983, the company has embraced new technology, says son and 25-year company veteran Chuck Perret.