Economic Development

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Baton Rouge business leaders to urge lawmakers to support dedicating $500 million for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region. 

An Ochsner hospital is giving LSU Eunice $698,000 to expand allied health programs and...

The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 23rd on its list of the most business-friendly states when it comes to property taxes, up one spot from last year. The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 23rd on its list of the most business-friendly states when it comes to property taxes, up one spot from last year. 

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council on Wednesday will consider spending $2.5 million...

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would repeal certain licensing requirements for residential construction subcontractors.

Travel demand continues to increase at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport but inflation and airline staffing issues could hold numbers back in coming months.

Lameika Washington started in the security business as a teenager and worked her way up the ladder, making a lot of money for other people in the process. 

The Syrah graphite plant in Vidalia is set to quadruple in size to supply...

More than 300 local elected officials from throughout Louisiana have signed an open letter to the Legislature,

More than 2,000 people have sought grants to pursue training for high-demand jobs since a new state program began taking applications in March,