Business News

Amedisys buyer facing antitrust lawsuit in California  

UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum—which agreed to acquire Baton Rouge’s home health care company Amedisys...

Will pushback against tolls impact the new Mississippi River bridge?

Louisiana lawmakers voted to kill a public-private partnership to replace the Interstate 10 bridge over the Calcasieu River near Lake Charles after trucking firms complained about the cost of the tolls that would have helped to pay for the project.

Alford: What Louisiana House Republicans are focused on ahead of the next session

The leadership in the Republican-led House of Representatives in Baton Rouge is taking shape...

Calcasieu Pass LNG facility won’t begin commercial operations until late 2024

The foundation customers of Venture Global LNG’s Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas export facility...

Congressman Garret Graves wants federal funding to stem the tide of imported seafood

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser are calling for more federal...

State Police partner with LSU to solve industrial cybersecurity problems

Louisiana State Police are partnering with LSU researchers to solve ongoing cybersecurity problems in industrial settings like chemical plants and refineries.

State construction bill said to be off by $300M, threatening high-profile projects

The Louisiana Legislature’s most recent capital outlay bill calls for spending some $300 million more than is available for high-priority projects, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says. 

Here’s how Louisiana state and local taxes compare with neighboring states  

A new report on combined state and local taxes puts Louisiana in the lower end nationally, but residents still pay a higher tab than other states in the Southeast.

What a free IRS business tax account could mean for entrepreneurs   

The new business tax account from the Internal Revenue Service, unveiled last month, will...

Angel Reese gives back to her hometown and Baton Rouge with a new foundation

Angel Reese is working to give the next generation of female athletes the power...