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Louisiana trails its neighbors in economic growth, but job numbers are improving 

The Committee of 100 for Economic Development launched a new monthly Louisiana economic intelligence...

Scientists deploying buoys in Lake Maurepas to monitor carbon capture project

Scientists from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond have deployed four research buoys to independently monitor Lake Maurepas while Air Products continues its project to store carbon dioxide under the lakebed.  

Baton Rouge marine services company expands 

Team Services announced last week it will expand its services for the transportation and logistics industries. 

Environmental groups oppose $1 billion petrochemical plant in Geismar

Editor’s note: Daily Report on Friday included an update on the Department of Environmental...

As summers get hotter, OSHA contemplates heat exposure regulations 

A new rule from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, or OSHA, could for...

Strong hiring in most industries has far outpaced high-profile layoffs 

Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies.

Caroline’s Cookies expands into catering, delivery

Beginning Feb. 7, Caroline’s Cookies in Perkins Rowe will offer catering and delivery services in addition to its traditional in-store ordering.

BRAC, Visit BR announce Better in BTR campaign

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge announced Friday they will launch...

DEQ deciding fate of planned Mitsubishi chemical plant in Geismar

The fate of a Mitsubishi Chemical plant in Ascension Parish is now in the hands of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, WAFB-TV reports.

Manufacturers are hiring, but there’s no one to fill the jobs

The manufacturing sector is facing a serious worker shortage. The manufacturing sector is facing a serious worker shortage.
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