Economic Development

Ochsner announces $10M expansion of Baton Rouge cancer centerĀ 

Ochsner Health today announced plans for a $10 million, 16,700-square-foot expansion to its cancer care facility off Interstate 12, including a new pharmacy for patients and additional exam rooms.Ā 

Fed walking recession tightrope as it tries to tamp down inflationĀ 

While the cost of capital remains relatively inexpensive and consumers keep their foot on...

Litter around city dock, downtown levee a growing concern

The debris and trash around the city dock and the downtown levee is an eyesore for tourists visiting the city, says downtown resident Marty Engquist.

2022 Louisiana Survey shows pessimism growing over direction of state

LSU’s 2022 Louisiana Survey finds state residents are most worried about the economy, infrastructure and education, and that confidence in the state government’s ability to solve these problems has dropped to its lowest point since 2004.

US sees highest year-over-year inflation jump since 1981

Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40...

Alford: Louisiana a big winner as earmarks return to Capitol Hill

When President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $1.5 trillion government spending measure,...
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Visit Baton Rouge will study possible River Center improvements

Visit Baton Rouge plans to issue a request for proposals seeking a consultant to review potential improvements to make the Raising Cane’s River Center more competitive.Ā 

Planned half-mile road will open 200 acres for Ardendale project

An estimated $4 million new road connecting North Ardenwood Drive to Lobdell Boulevard will open up 200 acres to build the Ardendale community, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation announced today.

US companies ditch efforts to manufacture PPEĀ 

Many companies that began producing personal protective equipment early in the pandemic with patriotic...

Cleco planning $900M carbon capture project at central Louisiana electric plantĀ 

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC today announced a new, $900 million carbon capture project at its Brame Energy Center northwest of Alexandria.Ā