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Can Louisiana gain authority over carbon capture wells? U.S. Rep. Graves weighs in

The federal government is likely to give Louisiana primary authority over wells used in carbon capture, possibly by December or January, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says. 

Inflation takes a March tumble at the wholesale level 

Inflation’s grip on businesses loosened greatly in March, raising hopes that companies and consumers will suffer less from high prices as 2023 rolls on.

Chuck Spicer says leading OLOL has reignited his intellectual curiosity

Chuck Spicer, Baton Rouge market president for Our Lady of the Lake Health, says that stepping into his role last fall has reignited his intellectual curiosity.

Judge moves up trial date for Stanford victims’ suit against state agency

More than 900 victims of Allen Stanford’s multibillion dollar fraud who are suing a state agency won’t have to wait quite as long as first thought for their day in court. 

More than 43% of Stephen Waguespack’s campaign funding for governor comes from anonymous donors 

Former business lobbyist Stephen Waguespack and his supporters this week have touted their ability to raise $3.1 million,

Home sale prices falling nationally, but what about in the Capital Region?

While home sale prices might be falling nationwide, they continue to climb in the Capital Region.
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Baton Rouge’s Smalls Sliders continues to expand

After opening a Smalls Sliders in Denham Springs two weeks ago, franchisee Blain Bech has his eyes on Baton Rouge for future expansion. 

CSRS President Tim Barfield talks leading in the age of disruption in the next episode of ‘Strictly Business’

How do you ensure your company thrives in an era of continual disruption? CSRS Principal...

BRECO Federal Credit Union to open new locations 

BRECO Federal Credit Union will open branches in Baton Rouge and Walker this summer.

Nancy Landry is considering a run for secretary of state

First Assistant to the Secretary of State Nancy Landry is a former Republican state representative from Lafayette, who resigned in 2019 to work for Ardoin.
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