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Alford: Legislature faced with uncertainty following the session

The fussing and shouting that marked the conclusion of the regular session last week could be heard from Baton Rouge to Bunkie. 

One carbon capture bill made it through the Legislature, so what does it do?

Louisiana lawmakers shot down more than half a dozen bills to address concerns around carbon capture, but one proposal survived the session’s final chaotic moments last week.

How billions in COVID aid was stolen

The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from...

Royal Engineers & Consultants is relocating to downtown

Royal Engineers & Consultants announced today it is relocating its Baton Rouge office to North Boulevard.

Yet-to-be-named restaurant planned for former Kalurah Street Grill location

Baton Rouge restaurateur Jordan Piazza says he has secured the former home of Kalurah Street Grill under the Perkins Road overpass for a restaurant, though he has not chosen a name or nailed down a concept. 

BRAC’s legislative wrap-up highlights what it sees as wins for the Capital Region 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.    

Regulators’ proposal could push banks to further tighten credit for business owners  

Business owners have already been feeling a credit crunch as banks have pulled back...

DDD strategic plan to be released this fall

The Downtown Development District’s new strategic plan will be released this fall, says Downtown Development District Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal. 

Caterie brand to be revived as a catering company

Baton Rouge entrepreneur Jordan Piazza is launching a catering company he’s calling The Caterie, a nod to the popular restaurant and live music venue destroyed in a 2010 New Year’s Day fire.

Staffing at Baton Rouge restaurants is nearly back to normal, owners say

Staffing is almost back to pre-pandemic levels at Baton Rouge restaurants, according to owners.
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