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Clean energy startups are still waiting for promised federal fundingĀ 

A pile of government cash from last year’s climate law was supposed to fuel a wave of clean-energy startups. However, many are running out of money before the funding comes through, The Wall Street Journal reports.Ā 

With more rain forecast in coming weeks, can Louisiana agriculture rebound?Ā 

Despite things looking positive for the rest of 2023 and into the new year, the historic drought Louisiana has experienced over the past year will still put a severe dent in the state’s agricultural sector.

See who purchased 200-plus acres near the East Baton Rouge/East Feliciana line

More than 200 acres of land near the East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes border changed hands in a deal filed Friday afternoon with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.Ā 

Recent college graduates are struggling to find work. Here’s why

Despite a robust job market, recent college graduates are having a harder time finding work than the rest of the population since the pandemic.

Paid parental leave: Incoming Louisiana legislative leaders are undecidedĀ 

Incoming leaders of the Louisiana Legislature aren’t sure yet whether they will get behind a paid parental leave policy for state workers Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards is putting in place during his final days in office.Ā 

After Fifth Circuit ruling, Gulf lease sales scheduled for Dec. 20

After the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' order last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it scheduled Lease Sale 261 in the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico for Dec. 20.

Why Americans still feel gloomy about the economy

Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. The unemployment rate has...

LaPolitics: Runoff ballot signals Trump’s influence in Louisiana politics

Tomorrow’s runoff ballot will be a good reminder that Louisiana—politically at least—is Trump Country.Ā  Former...

Business Report Leadership Academy: Get leadership insights to navigate the future of businessĀ 

In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to lead effectively through transformation is crucial. The...

Baton Rouge Health District gets federal grant for $3.4M infrastructure project

The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded the Baton Rouge Health District $2.7 million to support infrastructure upgrades.Ā