Economic Development

Governor, TBR oppose lawmakers’ back to the future ITEP plan

Together Baton Rouge has come out strongly against plans by two Baton Rouge-area lawmakers...

New Courtyard Marriott nudges downtown over 1,000-room mark

When the new Courtyard Marriott on Florida and Third streets officially opens later today,...

Finding engaged talent biggest industrial workforce challenge  

Trey Crawford, vice president of Grady Crawford Construction and chairman of Associated Builders and...

News Alert: Baton Rouge area legislators drafting bill to return ITEP to state control

Two Republican state lawmakers plan to file legislation that would return sole authority of...

Louisiana soybean farmers still hurting from US-China trade dispute

Despite a temporary truce in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Louisiana soybean farmers are...

Haynesville shale set to surpass Louisiana gas output record

Natural gas production in Louisiana will soon reach record heights, thanks to an outstanding...
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Roundup: Duck Derby tickets / Broome supports ExxonMobil / King cake babies

Read set, quack: Tickets are now on sale for the Knock Knock Children’s Museum...

LSU researchers design high protein rice

Researchers at LSU have grown rice cultivars with protein levels over 10%, more than...

Louisiana seeking ways to lessen $3B flood-protection debt

Louisiana welcomed federal flood-protection money in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a deal that...

Roundup: Job fair for Georgia-Pacific workers / Livingston Parish Businesses of the Year / LA Wallet expands

Now hiring: Following Georgia-Pacific’s recent announcement that 650 workers based at the Port Hudson...