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Louisiana’s gas prices are among the cheapest in the country

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining, with Louisiana seeing some of the lowest prices.

What a lackluster lease sale signals for Gulf wind energy development

In late August, it became starkly apparent that the economics for offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico aren’t quite where they need to be.

Benny’s continues to expand across Capital Region

Baton Rouge-based Benny’s Car Wash has several projects underway as part of larger expansion efforts.

Meet the shop dogs that keep Parish Pets’ store running

It’s hard to find good help these days. Take a look at Parish Pets: Employees are sleeping on the job, licking customers and even chasing their tails instead of working.

Holiday shopping insights from LSU’s Dan Rice

Dan Rice, director of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business Behavioral Research Lab, shared his expertise on the shopping season in a recent Q&A published by LSU.

Clean energy startups are still waiting for promised federal funding

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.

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

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.

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 undecided

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.