Energy firms offering 500 million tons of carbon capture capacity to Louisiana industry

EnLink Midstream and Talos Energy are jointly offering carbon capture, transportation and sequestration for industrial-scale emitters in Louisiana, the companies announced Tuesday. 

California firm plans $750M biomass facility in Geismar

Origin Materials, a “carbon-negative materials company,” plans to invest at least $750 million to develop a biomass manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish, state and company officials announced this morning.

Road-widening agreement allows Ascension Parish subdivision to go forward

Dantin-Bruce Development has agreed to widen the road leading into its proposed 103-lot Windermere Crossing subdivision north of Gonzales, planning officials say. 

Australian firm plans $176M electric vehicle battery project in Louisiana

Syrah Resources plans to invest $176 million to expand its Syrah Technologies graphite processing facility in Vidalia, state and company officials announced today. 

Louisiana’s top personal income tax rate now fifth lowest in nation

Louisiana’s top marginal income tax rate for individuals now is the fifth lowest in the nation among states that charge income taxes, according to the Tax Foundation, following changes lawmakers and voters approved last year. 

Auditors question $6.1M in unemployment payments for state employees

The Louisiana Workforce Commission paid about $6.1 million in state and federal unemployment benefits to 1,054 ineligible recipients identified as state employees who do not appear to have been eligible for the programs, the Legislature’s auditors say.

Louisiana craft brewers hope federal report spurs change

The U.S. Treasury’s new report about the state of competition in the alcohol industry supports the Louisiana craft beer sector’s call for change, an industry advocate says. 

DOTD to convert ‘gas’ stations to ‘fuel’ stations with help of federal funding

Louisiana is in line for almost $11 million in federal funds this fiscal year and more than $73 million over five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 

Local bettors’ confidence in Joe Burrow boosts casino revenue

Baton Rouge’s first legal sportsbook is doing brisk business, and the Super Bowl run of former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is one reason why. 

Patients want ‘seamless’ experience from providers, Blue Cross president says 

Most online health care appointments today amount to visiting a “virtual urgent care center” with a doctor the patient doesn’t know, says Dr. Steve Udvarhelyi, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.