Economic Development

US initial unemployment claims rise by 21,000

More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans...

What can Baton Rouge do to attract more out-of-state talent?

A magnet for in-state young professionals, little attraction for outsiders Baton Rouge is a hub...

Shortage of US trucking capacity nearing an end

Real-time data suggests that a shortage of available trucking in the U.S. is coming...

Despite not being a legal city, Bodi White proposes giving $1M to St. George transition district

Though the legal status of the St. George incorporation remains uncertain, four directors of the potential city’s transitional taxing authority have been meeting regularly. 

Louisiana enacts orphan oil well law to get $200M in federal money

Legislation that positions Louisiana to receive an estimated $200 million in federal grants to fix orphan oil wells became law Tuesday as one of the first bills enacted from the 2022 regular session.

Developer interest rising on speculative industrial warehouse space

The Capital Region has very few available spaces for industrial tenants, which is great for landlords but can also limit the local economy’s growth. 
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Driftwood LNG pipeline clears draft environmental review 

Tellurian’s proposed 37-mile Driftwood Pipeline natural gas transportation project cleared a draft environmental review

New Orleans developer files $40M permit for new Rouzan apartments

New Orleans developer Key Real Estate Company filed a $40 million permit Tuesday to construct apartments in the Rouzan neighborhood.

Baton Rouge ranks 93rd on ‘U.S. News’ list of Best Places to Live

Baton Rouge came in 93rd among the 150 most populous metro areas on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in 2022-2023. 

Postlethwaite & Netterville acquires Shreveport accounting firm 

Baton Rouge-based accounting firm Postlethwaite & Netterville today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Shreveport-based RBM LLP. Â