Nonprofits

Hey Louisiana, when the topic is comparing tax burdens: Don’t mess with Texas

Louisiana is forever measuring itself against Texas—especially when it comes to taxes—but where would...

New government report details ITEP cost to city-parish

The Industrial Tax Exemption Program cost the city-parish around $10 million last year, according...

Innovation Catalyst ventures forward educating investors and entrepreneurs

Innovation Catalyst, run by CEO Louis Freeman, has invested $2.4 million in 17 companies...

The skills gap: Does it exist in Louisiana?

The skills gap is a topic that has gained increased attention over the last...

The big picture: Building ‘a rig’ to save the coast

THE IDEA: A Baton Rouge-based nonprofit called the Restoration Initiative in the Gulf (RIG)...

While DA mulls Council on Aging case, board tackles its scandalous image

More than three months after a Louisiana Legislative Audit report determined that the East...
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JR Ball: The great Louisiana budget divide

Enough apparently is enough. That can of fiscal-cliff-flavored LaCroix our—ahem—state leaders have been kicking...

A Teachable Moment: The Challenge of Equity in Baton Rouge

We can learn a lot from the recent controversy over the Baton Rouge Area...

BRAC defends industrial tax exemption program that Together Baton Rouge claims has cost Baton Rouge $769M

Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program has done little to attract new business or jobs...

Louisiana Flood of 2016: Washed away … but moving forward

After profiling business owners from the Miller Village Shopping Center following the Louisiana Flood of...