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Australian firm plans $176M electric vehicle battery project in Louisiana

Syrah Resources plans to invest $176 million to expand its Syrah Technologies graphite processing facility in Vidalia, state and company officials announced today. 

Louisiana’s top personal income tax rate now fifth lowest in nation

Louisiana’s top marginal income tax rate for individuals now is the fifth lowest in the nation among states that charge income taxes, according to the Tax Foundation, following changes lawmakers and voters approved last year. 

SBA issues update on PPP loan forgiveness appeals 

For business owners who received only partial forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program loans, consider this your stay of execution.

New Jersey firm buys Celebration Station

A New Jersey-based real estate investment firm bought Celebration Station, the amusement park on Gwenadele Avenue, for $2.7 million last week.

Haynesville Shale seeing more activity as oil nears $100 a barrel

As U.S. oil rises toward $100 a barrel, producers in some high-cost shale basins...

Alford: There’s plenty of money behind the mapmaking

Redistricting is among the most important political tasks the elected members of the Louisiana...
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Gov. Edwards extends COVID emergency order for another month

Gov. John Bel Edwards provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19...

Auditors question $6.1M in unemployment payments for state employees

The Louisiana Workforce Commission paid about $6.1 million in state and federal unemployment benefits to 1,054 ineligible recipients identified as state employees who do not appear to have been eligible for the programs, the Legislature’s auditors say.

Tsunami Sushi opening second Baton Rouge location

Tsunami Sushi is opening a second Baton Rouge location, this one in @Highland at the corner of Highland Road and Bluebonnet Boulevard. It’s expected to open in mid-2022.

Bill that would grow congressional district’s Black population fails

Legislation to increase the Black population in a mostly white Louisiana congressional district was...