How would a new Mississippi River bridge in Iberville change development patterns?

State officials haven’t yet come up with a funding plan for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region, and a final location for the proposed bridge hasn’t been selected. 

Will St. George follow in Central’s footsteps with successful appeal?

The incorporation of Central was a major point of discussion in the St. George incorporation trial, and St. George supporters hoped to emulate the parish’s last new city.

News alert: Judge rules against St. George incorporation

A judge has ruled that the incorporation of St. George is “unreasonable” under state law.

Livingston Parish builders hope for shorter moratorium than in Ascension

The building moratorium in one of the Capital Region’s main housing markets is ending, while another is just beginning.

Three Visit Baton Rouge finalists interviewing this month

The board of directors for Visit Baton Rouge has selected three finalists to replace Paul Arrigo as the tourism agency’s next president and CEO. 

GoAuto sells majority stake to private equity firm

Milestone Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, has purchased an 80% stake in GoAuto, a low-cost auto insurer.

Bills seek voluntary simplification of Louisiana sales tax system

A state constitutional amendment seeking to streamline Louisiana’s decentralized sales tax system is pending in this year’s session. 

Metro Council agenda includes $4.5M helicopter, tax renewals, noise ordinance

The mosquito control agency for East Baton Rouge Parish wants to spend more than $4.5 million of its fund balance for a helicopter the director says will help it fight the annoying and sometimes deadly pests. 

Spine Hospital of Louisiana CEO stepping down

Robert Blair, CEO of The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, is stepping down after 12 years with the company and entering “pseudo-retirement.”

Lawsuit against state sales tax collection system dismissed but could be refiled

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Louisiana’s decentralized sales tax collection system, saying it was filed in the wrong venue.