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.

Editor: ‘Come Home’ campaign a critical part of La.’s effort to take on workforce challenges

In her latest column, Business Report Editor Stephanie Riegel says while there is data...

BP asks judge to cap spill penalties at $12.3 billion

BP wants a federal judge to cap its potential oil-spill pollution fines at a...

‘Business Report’ wants to hear about your best holiday party experiences

The end of the year is fast approaching, and so is the time-honored tradition:...

Oil prices create havoc for Louisiana’s budget; revenue projection lowered by $171M

Gov. Bobby Jindal will need to slash state spending to keep this year's $25...

House sends Keystone XL bill to Senate

The Republican-controlled House passed legislation today approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting the...

Spending plans approved for WISE college incentive fund

Money from a $40 million higher education incentive fund should begin flowing within weeks...

Four BR startups advancing to Bayou Classic business pitch competition

A Baton Rouge-based startup sweets shop and an emerging construction company took top honors...