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Jim Donelon won’t seek reelection; nine insurers apply for incentive program

Longtime Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who was tasked with finding solutions to lower property insurance costs that have been plaguing the state, announced today that he will not seek reelection in October.

Whitney Johnson: How to keep growing, even when resources are limited

Some businesses think the answer to the current economic uncertainty is to just press pause. They want a clearer picture of what the future holds before making any major moves or investments.

Planning staff recommending denial of commercial rezoning near Zachary

Planning Department staff are recommending that the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission at its meeting next week deny two proposals regarding some 88 acres off Old Scenic Highway near Zachary.

GLO Resources moving its headquarters after buying building on Perkins

GLO Resources LLC has purchased a three-story building on the corner of Perkins Road and Quail Oak Drive for $2 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

LaHouse expands online resources to empower residents, builders

The meaning of “built to code” is changing in Louisiana as state agencies work to strengthen the statewide building code to protect residents from flooding and other natural disasters.

Venture Global moving forward with the second phase of its Plaquemines LNG project

Venture Global LNG Inc. said Monday that it would go forward with the second...

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Here’s how BRAC plans to measure the Capital Region’s economic progress

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today unveiled Progress by the Numbers, a forward-looking dashboard tracking more than 45 metrics in four key areas that reflect the economic vitality of the Capital Region.

Alford: Notes from the governor’s race

The POTUS factor: This gubernatorial cycle, like the one before it and the others...

Slowing-but-still-high inflation puts Fed in a bind

U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to...

Avondale scores offshore wind energy hub

In an effort to advance offshore wind energy technology and create a skilled workforce in Louisiana, a new research, training and technology demonstration program is being established at Avondale.