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ExxonMobil ITEP request seemingly has support of Metro Council, school board

Now that ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement under the state’s Industrial Tax...

Amazon developer seeks $35.4 million property tax abatement from Baton Rouge

The real estate firm developing a massive distribution center for Amazon on the site...

Homebuilder buys 8 lots in The Sanctuary subdivision

Development in The Sanctuary subdivision is continuing, with a local homebuilder recently buying eight lots in the subdivision.

Louisiana legislators to hear from industry, public on Biden’s lease moratorium

The Louisiana House Natural Resources and Environment Committee will host a joint meeting with...

Bridge Center opens Thursday

The Bridge Center for Hope, the first-ever adult crisis receiving center in Louisiana, announced...

Alford: Issues put on hold for COVID-19 begin to resurface

The regular session that convenes April 12 will mark a return to normality for...
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2020 was a record year for entrepreneurship

While 2020 was terrible on many counts, it was a banner year for entrepreneurship,...

Biden administration means regulatory whiplash for industry

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks—and his early regulatory actions—aren’t being well-received by industry, but the outlook is far from dire.

Small business optimism falls further in January

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined in January to 95.0, down 0.9 from...

Think you’re worse off financially than a year ago? Gallup says you’re not alone

Americans’ views of their financial situation worsened in 2020, reports pollster Gallup, serving as...
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