Economic Development

Omicron surge shows signs of easing  

Following more than a month of soaring infection, the latest surge in coronavirus cases is showing signs of slowing

As wind farm industry grows, safety risk becomes a concern

Last fall, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced an initiative intended to make Louisiana a...

New Chinese lockdowns further threaten global supply chain 

Companies are bracing for another round of potentially debilitating supply chain disruptions as China,...

Revisiting sales tax overhaul ‘ripe’ for this year’s session

Lawmakers could give Louisiana’s complex sales taxes collection system another look this year, even though this year’s regular session is not focused on fiscal matters, consultant and former Department of Revenue official Jason DeCuir says. 

Flexible work to stay, but its long-term look is up for debate  

Nearly two years after millions of Americans became abruptly acquainted with Zoom, questions about...

Greater Baton Rouge home sales increase in December despite fewer listings

Baton Rouge saw an increase in home sales but a decrease in listings in December, continuing the trend of the past few months, according to the latest report from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. 
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Bank profits soar in 2021 but inflation worries cast shadow

Three of the nation’s biggest banks reported blowout profits for 2021 on Friday, helped...

Another Bernhard proposed utilities investment draws criticism

Another potential investment in a city’s utilities by Bernhard Capital, this time in New Jersey, is generating criticism.

Louisiana will receive $1B for bridge repairs and replacements 

Louisiana will receive around $1 billion from the federal infrastructure plan to repair its failing bridges and infrastructure,

Stirling Properties, Level Homes team up on Prairieville development 

Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced plans to build a townhome development in Prairieville