Gulf Coast Bank launching cryptocurrency exchange

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust will be one of the first Louisiana banks to dip its toe into cryptocurrency as it rolls out a virtual currency exchange over the next few months. 

Ascension Parish coalition urges state to prioritize widening La. 30

Business and political leaders in Ascension Parish are calling on state government to prioritize...

Should boosters like TAF be able to pay student-athletes for NIL? 

In its current form, a bill pending in the Louisiana Legislature would allow university boosters to pay athletes through a name, image and likeness deal. 

Visit Baton Rouge will study possible River Center improvements

Visit Baton Rouge plans to issue a request for proposals seeking a consultant to review potential improvements to make the Raising Cane’s River Center more competitive. 

COVID forced health care changes

Telehealth is no longer a trend in the Baton Rouge market, but simply the way more doctor-patient interactions are happening.

State senator open to compromise over his ITEP proposal

State Sen. Rogers Pope, a Denham Springs Republican and former Livingston Parish Public Schools superintendent, says he’s open to compromise on his proposal to enshrine the current Industrial Tax Exemption Program rules in the state constitution. 

Local government, business leaders to square off over ITEP on Monday

A proposal to enshrine the current rules governing Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program in the state constitution pits business interests against local government leaders. 

U.S. Rep. Graves, Water Institute want to launch flood prevention lab

Congressman Garret Graves’ recent request for $2 million in federal dollars for an initiative...

Home price growth outpacing wages in Capital Region

The average wage earner in the Capital Region’s three biggest housing markets still can qualify to buy a house, though that may change as prices continue to rise faster than wages, a new national report suggests. 

New rendering shows bridge connecting largest two LSU lakes

A new rendering of the University Lakes project depicts a planned bridge that will replace May Street and connect the two largest lakes.Â