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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Insight: The irrelevance of energy dominance

Politicians love buzz words and phrases in attempting to simplify and codify energy policy....

A new federal posture seeks to lower barriers to offshore exploration and production

The tides are changing in the Gulf of Mexico, as federal agencies open up...

My toughest challenge: Lee Jenkins

Position: Vice president overseeing operations throughout the Southeast and corporate business development Company: Performance Contractors What they do: Provide...

Get to know Anne Idsal

Anne Idsal Newly appointed Region 6 administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Anne Idsal has...

Insight: Industrial investment needs stability

Over approximately the last two years, much has been researched and written about industrial...

The wait is over … White Star Market to open Friday afternoon

White Star Market, Baton Rouge’s first food hall, has secured its final permits from...

A not so charitable situation for Baton Rouge area nonprofits

REMAINING OPTIMISTIC: Kelly Pepper, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations,...

Baton Rouge casinos looking to land a winning hand

LANDLUBBER: L’Auberge Casino, like Baton Rouge’s two other riverboat casinos, has seen monthly revenues...

The ITEP debate at a glance

Industrial behemoths—like ExxonMobil, which officials say is considering an expansion of its Baton Rouge...

JR Ball: The battle over America’s next great city

Baton Rouge, brace yourself: An ex-pat loyal to the cause has intercepted communiqués indicating...
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