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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Baton Rouge portion of $255M in flood mitigation work should be done by end of year

Local officials say work continues on long-awaited drainage projects intended to reduce flood risk...

Celtic Studios taps new executive director

California native Kevin O’Neil is the new executive director of marketing and operations at Celtic Studios. 

LSU professor: Orphaned oil wells can boost production while sequestering CO2

LSU petroleum engineering professor Dandina Rao has come up with a plan that would ...

US wage growth slowing after rapid gains 

Pay and benefits for America's workers grew at a healthy but more gradual pace...

Alford: Who will drive this fall’s policy conversation?  

“No one is talking about policy.”  That’s how Lanny Keller, a member of The Advocate’s...

Preserve Louisiana at ‘reduced capacity’ after losing Old Governor’s Mansion space

After losing its headquarters in the Old Governor’s Mansion, historical preservation nonprofit Preserve Louisiana has been operating virtually for the past year. 
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BREC will seek public input in creating 10-year master plan

East Baton Rouge’s parks and recreation system this year will engage the public to create the master plan that will guide its next decade.

LSU athletics launches NIL collective Bayou Traditions

LSU athletics today announced the launch of Bayou Traditions, the official name, image and likeness fundraising collective for the athletic department.

Billions in COVID aid reportedly went to companies using ineligible SSNs 

The U.S. government may have awarded roughly $5.4 billion in coronavirus aid to small...

What two potential Louisiana governor candidates are saying about running 

Two major candidates who might join the Louisiana governor’s race say they still aren’t ready to announce a decision as to whether they will run.
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