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Some in Congress want to halt federal gas tax amid high inflationÂ
A push by some Senate Democrats to suspend the federal gasoline tax is running into opposition from both Republicans and other Democrats, presenting a...
When will business travel return? Baton Rouge airport wants to know
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is conducting a survey of airport customers and stakeholders to analyze what travel will look like post-COVID, with a focus on business travel.
Madewell opening first Baton Rouge store in Acadian Village this spring
Baton Rouge’s first Madewell store will open in Acadian Village, in the former Lululemon location, this spring.
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.
States report heavy betting on this year’s Super Bowl
Legal betting on this year's Super Bowl was heavy in the four states that have reported results so far.
Louisiana litter task force meets for first time to begin developing strategyÂ
Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off the first meeting of his new Governor's Task Force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification today at the Water Campus in Baton Rouge
Louisiana must focus on keeping more STEM grads from exiting state
In the 2020-2021 academic year, LSU awarded 921 baccalaureate degrees in engineering.Â
However, based on historical data, it’s estimated that just 553 of these students...
How local interior designers are dealing with supply chain issues
Nearly every industry has dealt with supply chain issues over the past year, and interior design is no exception.
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.Â
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.Â
SBA issues update on PPP loan forgiveness appealsÂ
For business owners who received only partial forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program loans, consider this your stay of execution.
New Jersey firm buys Celebration Station
A New Jersey-based real estate investment firm bought Celebration Station, the amusement park on Gwenadele Avenue, for $2.7 million last week.
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.
Tsunami Sushi opening second Baton Rouge location
Tsunami Sushi is opening a second Baton Rouge location, this one in @Highland at the corner of Highland Road and Bluebonnet Boulevard. It’s expected to open in mid-2022.
Small businesses risk getting caught up in SEC transparency pushÂ
If transparency is the currency of trust, Wall Street's top regulator is going on a shopping spree.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing for...
Group wants to keep Cottonwood Books open by forming nonprofit
A local group of volunteers wants to start a nonprofit with the goal of keeping open Cottonwood Books, the last independent full-service bookstore in Baton Rouge.
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.Â
Proposed Baton Rouge short-term rental regulations unveiled
A locally-led study group has released potential regulations that would allow short-term rentals like Airbnbs on a limited basis in single-family residential zoning districts.
Baton Rouge traffic is nation’s fourth worst, behind New York, Los Angeles and Miami Â
Baton Rouge has the fourth-worst traffic in the U.S., according to a ranking from GPS firm TomTom.Â
Louisiana federal judge blocks higher climate cost estimate on emissionsÂ
A federal judge today blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to put greater emphasis on the potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules...
