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Aerospace incentive bills head to Senate after passing House unanimously
Two key pieces of a broader legislative package aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace investment cleared the House on Monday afternoon and are now...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
This Ascension hospital is moving forward with plans to replace its existing facility
West Ascension Parish Hospital is advancing plans to replace its aging facility in Donaldsonville.
The hospital issued a request for proposals for architectural services in...
Entrepreneurs: Simpson Sports Engineering
Simpson Sports Engineering
What they do: Civil engineering firm specializing in sports facilities and athletics projects.
Address: 2048 Hollydale Avenue
The synthetic turf market has experienced steady...
Business Lunch: Carriage House Restaurant at Houmas House serves Creole classics in Darrow
The Carriage House’s elegant but relaxed vibe attracts executives, ladies who lunch and tour groups for a wide-ranging board of fare created by Houmas...
Meet the 500: Jenni Peters
Jenni Peters, Founder and Owner, Varsity Sports Running
Jenni Peters, a former USA Track & Field athlete and a competitor in the first-ever Olympic Marathon...
Make yourself irreplaceable in the age of AI
For much of the general public, it wasn’t long ago that artificial intelligence was considered a vague and distant threat, something reserved for sci-fi...
Southern University advances plan to add two new residential buildings
The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a step toward expanding student housing by advancing a proposal that could add roughly 850...
Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law
A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls and instances of noncompliance with state law, including more than...
After years of growth, Emergent Method settles into larger downtown space
Emergent Method has relocated to a larger downtown Baton Rouge office, marking the next phase of growth for the Louisiana-based consulting firm as it...
LSU is launching Louisiana’s first bachelor’s degree in AI
LSU will launch the state’s first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, positioning itself among a small but growing group of universities nationwide...
Cecelia Creole Bistro is growing its downtown footprint with added space
Cecelia Creole Bistro is expanding its footprint in downtown Baton Rouge, but owner Brad Watts says the goal isn't to make the popular restaurant...
City-parish looks to spark private investment with new redevelopment programs
City-parish officials on Monday announced a slate of new initiatives aimed at reducing blight and stimulating economic development, community revitalization and first-time homeownership.
The initiatives...
Runway construction set to begin at Livingston Parish airport site
Construction on the long-anticipated Livingston Parish airport is set to take a major step forward with crews expected to begin building the runway as...
What’s the latest on LSU’s $154M plan to build a new library?
It’s no secret that LSU is looking to replace its aging main library with a new, state-of-the-art facility. But how close is that vision...
Baton Rouge Area Foundation takes ownership of The Newtron Group
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has assumed ownership of The Newtron Group, the foundation announced Thursday, completing a long-planned transition designed by founder Newton...
What we know about the planned reopening of Fleur de Lis Pizza
Renovation work to reopen the iconic Fleur de Lis Pizza restaurant on Government Street has been delayed, though the restaurant's new owner expects construction...
Lawmakers move to position Louisiana for aerospace investment
A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that state leaders may be positioning Louisiana to land a major...
This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs
A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and regulators to rethink the state’s regulatory framework for electricity, warning...
Data center deals could leave ratepayers ‘holding the bag,’ advocate warns
Amid Louisiana’s data center boom, a key question is emerging: Who pays if the tech giants don’t stick around?
Speaking Monday to the Press Club...
