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Louisiana’s $80M energy efficiency program is under fire
A little-known Louisiana program has funneled nearly $80 million into energy efficiency upgrades for schools, parks, and other public buildings—without competitive bidding or independent...
Roundup: Bayou Sauvage / CVS responds / Single-family homes
No longer protected: Bayou Sauvage, a key marshland refuge on New Orleans’ eastern edge, may no longer qualify as protected wetlands under a new...
What we know about Shell’s possible BP megamerger
Shell is in early talks to acquire BP in what could be the largest oil merger in decades, according to people familiar with the...
Roundup: State sues CVS / Gulf energy supply / ESPN and lacrosse
Trade practices: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Tuesday the state is filing three lawsuits against CVS and its affiliates...
Despite Mideast turmoil, gasoline prices remain cheaper than last summer
Summer road trips are looking more affordable this year, thanks to a nationwide dip in gasoline prices, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The average cost...
Charitable giving in the US rose by more than 3% last year
Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023 after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ” Giving...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: The cold truth about...
If you’ve ever felt like your shoulder was staging a slow, stiff rebellion — you might be dealing with frozen shoulder. Officially called adhesive capsulitis,...
School shopping remains strong even as parents feel the financial squeeze
Despite economic uncertainty, families aren't skimping on back-to-school spending this year, according to a new PwC survey of nearly 2,000 parents, CNBC reports.
Nearly 75%...
Roundup: Student loans / Paul Arrigo / Tire waste
In a bind: Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished this summer. Roughly six million federal student-loan...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 10,000-square-foot office in historic Beauregard...
Located just steps from downtown Baton Rouge’s legal and civic core, 501 Louisiana Ave. blends professional functionality with the architectural charm of Beauregard Town....
Roundup: New US nuclear plant / Bank exams / Business activity
Plans announced: New York intends to build a large nuclear-power facility, the first major new U.S. plant undertaken in more than 15 years and...
Americans’ support for renewables appears to be losing energy
Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new...
Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA): Shaping a strong and sustaining future for south...
Through workforce, economic and community development, the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) is shaping a strong, sustainable future for south Louisiana. Established in...
Roundup: Gas prices / Carbon capture / Managing LA GATOR
On the rise: Gas prices in Louisiana remain below the national average, with regular gas averaging $2.83 across the state as of June 23—nearly...
Meet the committee who will select LSU’s next leader
LSU has launched a national search for its next president following William Tate’s departure to lead Rutgers University, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
A 20-member search committee,...
Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims dropped for the week ending June 14, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,053...
Researchers warn of record-breaking credential exposure
Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to...
Livingston Parish is about to get a dose of hot yoga
April Hill’s Yoga Studio 90 is marking 15 years in Baton Rouge—and expanding, with a Denham Springs location opening in August, 225 writes.
Hill’s business...
Roundup: Skip Bertman / Trading bonds / Ten Commandments
A familiar face: LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman, 87, will be taking a trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to watch the Tigers play Sunday in...
Casual dining chains, think Red Lobster, are plotting comebacks
Casual dining chains are in comeback mode after one of the toughest periods in decades, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Red Lobster, Cracker Barrel and...
