The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November, but still low by historical standards.
Job growth remains strong across all sectors in the Capital Region, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s latest monthly economic indicator report, which examines and analyzes the state of the regional economy.
Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region.
The omicron variant continues to fuel an increase in coronavirus cases in Louisiana. The state health department reported a new single-day high for COVID-19 cases with 17,592, eclipsing a record set last week by nearly 2,800.
Lightsource bp today announced it has closed on a $533 million multiproject financing package for its 345-megawatt Ventress Solar project 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge in Pointe Coupee Parish.