Steve joined the Business Report team in 2010, and has since served as a staff reporter, online news editor and executive editor. He's currently managing editor. He was previously a reporter at The Vicksburg Post, Florida Keys Keynoter and Tri-Parish Times.

ExxonMobil drops to No. 4 in world rankings of largest oil firms

ExxonMobil might be secure as the largest energy company in the United States, but...

Worker killed in Gulf blast was cleaning equipment, employer says   

A worker killed in an offshore explosion off the Louisiana coast on Thursday was...

Jindal uses fund sweeps to plug most of deficit

Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration will use $130 million in patchwork financing from a tax...

Thanksgiving meal costs up 15% this year, LSU AgCenter says

Driven by higher meat, dairy and produce prices, the cost of an average Thanksgiving...

‘Daily Report’ Week in Review: BREW events highlight BR’s growing entrepreneurial spirit, Hamilton takes over as interim CEO of RDA and much, much more

From pitch competitions and panel discussions to networking events and awards ceremonies, the Capital...

‘Daily Report’ Week in Review: BREW events highlight BR’s growing entrepreneurial spirit, Hamilton takes over as interim CEO of RDA and much, much more

From pitch competitions and panel discussions to networking events and awards ceremonies, the Capital...

‘225′: Are the arts enough to save Old South Baton Rouge?

Gwen Hamilton, the newly appointed interim CEO of the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority,...

Entrepreneurs to LSU students: Build business acumen by making, learning from mistakes

Young entrepreneurs need to stay true to their passion, persevere and learn from their...

Jindal plan to fill $171M budget hole includes amnesty revenues, department cuts and leaving 167 positions vacant

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration laid out its plan to fill a $171 million budget...