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State issues revised procurement document for $300M flood recovery contract

The state’s Office of Community Development has issued a revised procurement document seeking a...

Mid City developers bring modular homes to Baton Rouge

A first-of-its kind modular home is on the market in Mid City, an area...

Coastal erosion poses multibillion-dollar risk to Baton Rouge economy, LSU study says

While Baton Rouge is not on the “front lines” of Louisiana’s coastal land loss...

Council to take up $1.3M proposal for new Council on Aging headquarters in downtown Baton Rouge

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging could be getting a new headquarters facility...

Large-lot subdivision planned for Tiger Bend and Babin roads

Ascension Parish builder and developer Corbin Ladner is planning a new 75-acre subdivision for...

Sunny St. Patrick’s Day brings bigger crowds, better sales for some Perkins Road businesses

Clear, sunny skies on Saturday helped some Perkins Road restaurants and bars bounce back...

$300M contract for flood relief program about to be up for grabs again

The Office of State Procurement will likely reissue on Wednesday the procurement documents for...

Phil’s Oyster Bar owners to open new concept in former Table Kitchen & Bar space next door

The owners of Phil’s Oyster Bar, brothers Jordan and Anthony Piazza, have reached an...

State cancels $250M contract awarded for flood relief program, will restart contract procurement process

Amid mounting concerns and formal protests from contractors that were not selected to manage...

With protests over flood recovery contract mounting, Louisiana could cancel RFP and start over

Concerns are growing over the request for proposals issued by the state in February...