Business News

The U.S. Department of Energy has given a liquefied natural gas exporter operating in Louisiana and Texas permission for additional sales to every country entirely in Europe as they seek to move away from Russian oil and gas because of that country’s war against Ukraine.

A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed legislation that would position the state to receive nearly $200 million in federal funding to fix abandoned oil and gas wells. 

Louisiana collected more than $2.2 million in taxes in February—the first full month of mobile sports betting—over a half-million dollars higher than retail sports betting through four months, The Center Square reports. 

Louisiana typically ranks at or near the bottom for public health in the U.S., which typically ranks low among rich countries. Providers and payers say increased use of big data can improve health outcomes. 

After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2018 in hopes of tempering persistent inflation. 

Louisiana plans to partner with Arkansas and Oklahoma to form a regional research hub...

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs continue to fall amid...

Two new restaurants, an Arby’s and McAlister’s Deli, will open near Arlington Creek Center by early summer. 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its new five-year strategic plan, Bring It! Baton Rouge, which focuses on growing the region’s talent pipeline, diversifying the economy, increasing inclusivity and enhancing the area’s livability to help attract and retain people. 

Greater density and building smaller homes on smaller lots can make home ownership more affordable and accessible, says Karen Zito, president and CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge.