Economic Development

Business expansions, relocations, incentives, and investment fueling economic growth across the Baton Rouge area.

State funding stream not enough to meet $15B transportation backlog

Louisiana’s Transportation Trust Fund is insufficient to meet the state’s needs in part because the fuel tax rates haven’t increased since 1990, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office says.

Analysis: Phaseout of 100% bonus depreciation will hurt business investment

A Tax Foundation analysis warns that the scheduled phaseout of 100% bonus depreciation will...

Australian company strikes 20-year deal with Commonwealth LNG  

Australian energy major Woodside Energy has struck two binding LNG sales agreements with the...

When will Louisiana’s cities get back to pre-pandemic jobs numbers? 

Most of Louisiana's metro areas are within 5% of their pre-pandemic jobs numbers, The Daily Advertiser reports

‘Half Baked 2,’ Christmas movie preparing to film in Capital Region

Half Baked 2, a sequel to the 1998 cult hit movie, is preparing to...

Baton Rouge Health District’s bid to get share of $1B in federal money falls short

A coalition including the Baton Rouge Health District fell short in its effort to...
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Nearly 40% of college graduates regret their choice of major

Nearly 2 in 5 American adults have major regrets. That is, they regret their...

Struggle to train influx of new hires contributes to drop in labor productivity

On paper, many companies’ workforces are close to pre-pandemic strength or have even surpassed...

US hiring slows in August as employers add 315,000 jobs

America’s employers slowed their hiring in August in the face of rising interest rates,...

Joor Road project might include 584 homes, 120,000 square feet of commercial

Joor Place, a proposed planned development, could include 584 units of medium-density residential housing and 120,000 square feet of commercial space. 
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