U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the nation’s first comprehensive carbon dioxide infrastructure package, which could make Louisiana a national hub for carbon capture and sequestration.
Pointe Marie, the planned unit development on River Road just west of L’Auberge Casino and Hotel, has filed for approval with the city-parish for a second phase of 16 single-family residential lots, 12 of which are presold.
After closing nearly two years ago for an “extensive remodel,” Ralph & Kacoo’s is facing increased pressure to abandon its longtime Baton Rouge location and potentially sell it to the city, which is considering demolishing the building to make room for a new roadway.