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Loss of major petrochemical project to Texas reflects weakening business climate in Louisiana, industry officials say

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson tried to put a good face on the...

Louisiana loses $10B petrochemical project to Texas

Louisiana economic development chief says the state is not discouraged by ExxonMobil Chemical Co....

Proposal introduced to collect sales taxes on retail inventory purchases in Louisiana

A state House Republican leader has introduced a proposal to make retailers pay sales...

Inventory remains low, sales continue to grow in Baton Rouge housing market

Inventory remains low in the Baton Rouge area housing market, though home sales have...

Koch Industries exec calls for criminal justice reform in Louisiana

A top executive with Koch Industries laid out the conservative case for criminal justice...

Ochsner building new clinic at The Grove, vacating Baton Rouge General facility

Ochsner Health System is continuing to expand its footprint in the Capital Region with...

News alert: Broome hires chief administrative officer

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has hired a chief administrative officer to replace interim Chief...

After local news and Lifetime channel, is ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ next for Lubricity Labs?

After winning the $250,000 prize at the 2016 Baton Rouge Pitch Night competition last...

Baton Rouge mayor marks 100 days in office

On the 100th day of her administration, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome says she is...

The issue with a visa cap

“Because some missed the cap, we are not moving the amount of crawfish we...
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