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When will the Fed begin to lower its benchmark interest rate?
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target...
Louisiana is getting set to take over the permitting reins for carbon storage
Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Why the LSU System’s operating expenses jumped 26% in 2023
The LSU System’s total operating expenses increased 26.2% in fiscal year 2023, a jump largely attributed to an overall increase in appropriations, increased research
Unleashing your inherent greatness
“It’s easy to find the talent. The key is to find out what’s inside them.”
Colorado Rockies senior director of scouting Marc Gustafson told me...
See a roundup of winter weather impact in the Capital Region
The Capital Region—along with most of The South—remains under hard freeze warnings and wind chill advisories on Tuesday, thanks to the arctic air that...
APM Terminals to develop $500M container terminal at Plaquemines port
Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District announced last week that it has executed a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art...
A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of...
Business and conservative interest groups that want to limit the power of federal regulators think they have a winner in the Atlantic herring and the boats that sweep the modest fish into their holds by the millions.
Louisiana Marathon sees uptick in competitors
Last weekend’s Louisiana Marathon in downtown Baton Rouge drew nearly 1,000 more runners than last year and the highest number since before the pandemic.
The Pink Agave will open its first Baton Rouge location next month
The Pink Agave, a taqueria founded in Ponchatoula in 2022, will soon open its first Baton Rouge location near the Sonesta ES Suites on Nicholson Drive.
Why Louisiana had fewer mergers and acquisitions in 2023
Louisiana merger and acquisition activity dropped in 2023, mirroring a disappointing global M&A market, New Orleans CityBusiness reports.
Overall, the state saw 187 deals in...
Ticket sales for LSU sports events surged in 2023
LSU athletics' net profit for the 2023 fiscal year was a little lower than the year before, but the department still came out ahead, according to annual revenue and expenses documents filed to the NCAA today.
Growing number of CEO’s think AI will require a company overhaul
More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't think their companies will survive the coming decade without a...
Applications, nominations now open for LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20
LSU is now accepting applications and nominations for its 2024 LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20 lists.
Nick Saban’s focus on the process, not the prize carried him to national championships
Seven-time national championship winner Nick Saban announced his retirement last week after 17 seasons as Alabama’s head football coach and a decade-spanning career that included a four-year stint at LSU.
DEI opponents are using an 1866 civil rights law to challenge certain policies
Opponents of workplace diversity programs are increasingly banking on a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to challenge equity policies as well as funding to minority-owned businesses.
The numbers are in: Small business starts set another record in 2023
Last year was another banner year for starting a small business, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Entrepreneurs filed 5.5 million...
Are you prepared for this week’s deep freeze?
Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency Friday ahead of severe winter weather expected between Sunday and Wednesday.
What is keeping Baton Rouge from booking bigger names?
In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a sold-out Tiger Stadium. The concert was earth-shaking—both literally and figuratively—for Baton Rouge.
What’s keeping more big name acts from calling on Baton Rouge?
In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a sold-out Tiger Stadium. The concert was earth-shaking—both literally and figuratively—for...
How Black entrepreneurship is growing in the Capital Region and beyond
Historically, Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. have had no choice but to navigate an economic landscape marred by systemic barriers to success.
But there is...
