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See which companies are pulling out of Russia and who’s staying  

A “who’s who” list has been floating around business executives and analysts in recent...

Turner Industries at No. 1 among four Baton Rouge firms named top 10 industrial contractors

Four Baton Rouge-based companies made the top 10 of Associated Builders and Contractors' annual Top Performers list, which ranks its commercial and industrial contractor members. 

Red Stick Social will expand outdoor space, renovate interior

Red Stick Social is expanding and upgrading its outdoor music venue as well as its interior five floors in coming months.

Two measures used to gauge inflation tell different stories

The Labor Department’s inflation numbers, which most people pay attention to, and the numbers...

Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine invasion

President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter, the Associated Press reports.

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...
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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.