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Lawmaker wants wind farms in Louisiana waters, but bill might make them too costly

A proposed law could both open Louisiana waters to offshore wind energy development and...

Alford: Session could produce multiple collisions

State lawmakers will convene their regular session at noon next Monday, putting a number of political and policy issues on a collision course over the next three months. 

LSU’s ‘Sputnik moment’ requires $100M investment by state, Tate says

LSU President William Tate cites those investments in calling for $100 million in state money to strengthen LSU in five key areas. 

LSU board approves controversial CenTrio, Tiger Energy Partners deal

The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved the long-contested deal between two private partners to operate the energy system of the Baton Rouge campus.

Havertys Furniture building in Bluebonnet Parc sells for $5M

Agree Realty, a Michigan-based real estate investment trust, bought the Havertys Furniture building in Bluebonnet Parc for $5 million on Thursday.

Pedal Pub hits the streets of Baton Rouge  

There it goes, that zany, canary yellow-trimmed vehicle powered by the raw enthusiasm of 16 passengers. Pedal Pub is off and running in Baton Rouge.
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EPA rule would require new tractor-trailer rigs cut nitrogen oxide emissions

The Biden administration is proposing stronger pollution regulations for new tractor-trailer rigs that would clean up smoky diesel engines and encourage new technologies during the next two decades.

Disaster recovery, infrastructure projects fuel construction job growth

The ongoing recovery from recent storms continues to support job growth in the construction industry, says Ken Naquin, CEO of Louisiana Associated General Contractors. 

The Shed Barbecue replacing The Oasis on Burbank

The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint, a popular restaurant stop for beach travelers in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is opening a Baton Rouge location in The Oasis on Burbank Drive.

New offices for the hybrid era? Many companies are on board 

If you build a shiny new office building, will your employees show up to...