St. George plaintiffs file for summary judgment

Plaintiffs seeking to block the incorporation of St. George will ask the judge in their case to rule in their favor without a trial. 

LED confident blue hydrogen, carbon capture will reduce carbon footprint despite questions

Louisiana’s economic development department says projects promising to reduce the energy industry’s carbon footprint remain viable despite questions about the environmental benefits. 

Metro Council to get update on ‘stagnant’ five bayous flooding project

The Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to give the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council an update today on the long-delayed “five bayous” project. 

​​New Mississippi River bridge won’t be silver bullet for Baton Rouge traffic woes

A new bridge over the Mississippi River may well be needed, but it might not make a huge difference for many Baton Rouge drivers. 

Mississippi River bridge options will be narrowed to three in coming months

Officials expect to narrow the number of possible locations for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region from 17 to three following public meetings this spring.

Ukraine crisis could increase demand for Louisiana LNG in Europe

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine could impede natural gas supplies for Europe, which in turn could increase demand for liquefied natural gas.

Rising interest rates may force Baton Rouge business owners to pivot once again

Scott Gaudin, chief lending officer with Currency Bank, suggests business owners ask themselves: If I can afford this expense at 4% interest, can I also afford it at 5%? If the answer is “maybe not,” the next question is whether the expense is a need or merely a want, he says.

PAR calls for transparency, long-term thinking with budget windfall

Louisiana lawmakers are awash in state and federal cash. So how will they spend it?

Metro Council agenda includes $255M anti-flood project, crime update

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council on Wednesday will get an update on a $255 million Army Corps of Engineers flood risk reduction project. 

Next green energy source could be an artificial leaf, LSU researchers say

LSU researchers are exploring ways to use sunlight to create “green energy on demand,” which could help Louisiana diversify its economy.