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LMOGA president: Oil industry must get greener to remain vital

Global demand is pushing toward cleaner energy and Louisiana must follow, according to an...

Louisiana ranks 39th for business tax climate, up three spots from year ago

In what’s become something of an annual tradition, the Tax Foundation once again doesn’t think much of Louisiana’s business tax climate, ranking it 39th on its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Every Louisiana casino will eventually move inland, gaming chair predicts

Both of downtown Baton Rouge’s river-adjacent casinos are preparing to move inland as part of major upgrades to the properties.

Roundup: Early voting / Home prices / Reading scores

Polls open: Early voting for the Nov. 8 election in Louisiana begins today and...

LSU maintenance funding decision delayed by lawmakers

The Louisiana Legislature’s joint budget committee Friday delayed the approval of additional funding for an LSU maintenance project at its flagship campus.

Large number of postings can overstate strength of job market

For most of the past year there have been nearly two open jobs for each person looking for work in the U.S.
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As shipping costs continue to rise, companies make moves to adjust

Rising shipping costs are primed to squeeze profits for businesses of all sizes this...

Companies along 10/12 corridor embracing culture of change

The industrial market is changing, and some Louisianans are finding opportunities in that change. Economic volatility, environmental mandates, geopolitics and a variety of other factors are prompting companies to innovate and adapt in order to survive.

Alford: Candidates continue to invest in themselves

Candidates for state-sanctioned offices have so far put $2.6 million of their own money...

Shell, Huntsman, Georgia-Pacific seeking new ITEP exemptions

Shell Chemical’s planned $512 million lubricant plant at its existing facility in Geismar headlines the Capital Region projects seeking Industrial Tax Exemption Program relief from local property taxes.Â