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US charitable giving reached record high in 2021

Charitable giving in the U.S. reached a record $485 billion in 2021, though the increase did not keep pace with inflation, according to a report this morning offering a comprehensive look at American philanthropy.

Plenty of federal funding but labor shortages stymie infrastructure work

Construction projects across the U.S. are running short on labor just as $1 trillion...

Natural gas becoming bigger business in Louisiana

Louisiana’s liquefied natural gas industry and the Haynesville Shale play are now inseparably linked as they move in tandem toward a future where natural ga

Alford: End may be near for Capitol barnburners

Much like last week, uncertainty continues to plague the biggest stories at the Capitol.

Williams Jet Center owners plan further development in north Baton Rouge

The owners of Williams Jet Center say they are buying more land near the airport for their own business and future development.

Nexus Louisiana president and CEO stepping down 

After 14 years at Nexus Louisiana, CEO and president Genevieve Silverman is stepping down...
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Commerce Building sells for $24.7M 

The Commerce Building on Laurel Street downtown was sold for $24.7 million last week to the family of late Baton Rouge auto dealer Price LeBlanc,

Baton Rouge entrepreneur injured in North Carolina plane crash

A Baton Rouge entrepreneur was injured Thursday when a small plane he was in crashed near a North Carolina campground. 

PAR: Lawmakers inaction puts Louisiana’s congressional map in judiciary’s hands 

Surprising few, Louisiana’s latest redistricting session turned out to be a flop, more a...

Louisiana sports betting revenue drops in May 

Louisiana's sports betting continued a downward trend in May, which experts believe is tied to raging inflation, The Center Square reports.Â