Economic Development

What is the coronavirus crisis doing to the arts in Baton Rouge?

Like all sectors of the economy, arts organizations are innovating and adapting to life...

Alford: Several budget benchmarks to watch

"We're going to hit it head-on." That's what House Appropriations Chairman Zee Zeringue, R-Houma, told...

Louisiana Legislature returns to grapple with pandemic-caused budget woes 

With some in masks and others uncovered, Louisiana lawmakers Monday resumed the final four...

Virus roundup … 

• The Pelican Institute for Public Policy this week released its Get Louisiana Working...

Restaurants gearing up for outdoor seating beginning Friday

Local restaurants with outdoor seating are gearing up to reopen their outdoor tables Friday...

Fed expands loan offerings, eligibility for $600B Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve will expand loan offerings and qualification rules for its Main Street...
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Legislative task force explores tax reforms, ITEP rollbacks to stimulate economy

With the Legislature poised to return to its regular session early next week, a...

Virus roundup …

• The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moved to the head of...

RLC construction industry task force aims to tackle liability issues

Liability and labor costs are the short-term concerns most pressing and prevalent among Louisiana’s...

Envoc breaks ground on new corporate headquarters near Bocage

Baton Rouge-based software company Envoc has started construction on a new corporate headquarters in...