Economic Development

To license, or not to license?

To many, it’s common sense that occupational licenses be required to practice some highly...

One-two punch: Intensifying storms and lingering inflation could deliver a big blow to the beleaguered insurance market

Much like the weather phenomena that caused the problem in the first place, Louisiana’s...

Grit and growth: How a small team with a clear vision built an industrial powerhouse

Five years ago, Paola Alvarado had big dreams but no work. She, along with...

How to feed your dragon: This local company is No. 1 nationwide in reptile consumables

Walk into a breeding room at Fluker Farms in Port Allen and no surprise,...

St. George leaders call emergency meeting to discuss a Dec. 7 vote on sales tax

Just a few hours after the Louisiana Supreme Court denied the request to rehear...
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EBR sales tax collections rise in April

February East Baton Rouge Parish General 2% Sales and Use Tax by Holly Duchmann

The new Amazon fulfillment center is spurring area development

Interest in commercial real estate near the new Amazon fulfillment center has seen a...

North America’s second direct air capture facility is coming to Louisiana

California-based Heirloom Carbon Technologies on Monday announced that it is moving forward with the...

‘LaPolitics’: GOP working to replace Graves in 6th District

Congressman Garret Graves isn’t letting up on the gas following his announcement that he...