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Gov. Edwards expects another $1B in federal dollars for broadband

Louisiana officials still expect to receive about $1 billion to promote broadband internet access in the state thanks to the federal infrastructure bill passed in late 2021.

This glaring weak link threatens development of offshore wind energy 

A push toward offshore wind energy could create thousands of well-paying domestic jobs in Louisiana and elsewhere, but it’s unlikely there will be enough trained and certified workers to fill those positions.

Metro Council member, state lawmaker at odds over local exception to board rules

Current and former members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council are at odds over a proposed state law that would create a local exception to rules governing the makeup of fire and police civil service boards. 

Three warehouse units on Industriplex sell for a combined $2.2M

Three side-by-side units in the Metrocenter II warehouse park on Industriplex Boulevard were sold this week for the combined sum of $2.2 million.

All Star Catering owner opens Opie’s on Florida Boulevard

All Star Catering owner Brian Medlin recently opened Opie’s, a new restaurant on Florida...

St. Charles Clean Fuels looks at building a $4.6B reduced-carbon ammonia facility 

St. Charles Clean Fuels is exploring the feasibility of building a $4.6 billion ammonia...
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Bill requiring industrial plants to install public air monitoring systems advances 

A proposal to require industrial air monitoring to protect Louisiana residents from chemical air pollutants cleared an early obstacle in the state Legislature on Tuesday. 

Methanex $1.3B investment in Ascension leads local projects seeking tax breaks

Methanex USA is seeking close to $16.5 million in rebates from Louisiana’s Quality Jobs program on a $1.3 billion investment in Ascension Parish. 

Three Capital Region businessmen up for Gulf Coast Entrepreneur of the Year award

Mo Vij with 365Labs and Chad Kalland and Kenny Rouse with Vecta Environmental Services have been named finalists for the 2023 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award for the Gulf Coast. 

New rule will make it more expensive to buy a home if you have good credit

A new rule taking effect May 1 is going to make it more expensive for people with good credit scores to buy a home.