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Hyundai is seeking $900M in tax-exempt bonds. The proposal is drawing pushback
Opponents of Hyundai’s planned $5.8 billion Ascension Parish steel mill on Monday urged state financing officials to halt a proposed $900 million tax-exempt bond...
Downtown River Park hits the market with $12M asking price
A roughly 32-acre tract of undeveloped riverfront property in downtown Baton Rouge just north of The Queen Baton Rouge has hit the market with...
New Spine Center facility planned near OLOL Children’s Hospital
A new 65,000-square-foot office building for The Spine Center of Louisiana is being proposed near the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
The Planning...
Greater Baton Rouge commercial construction emerging from slowdown
New commercial construction is beginning to pick up across the Baton Rouge area after several years of higher construction costs and interest rates limiting...
What to know about Livingston Parish’s proposed rules governing power plants
Livingston Parish is looking to establish its first comprehensive regulations for power plants with a proposed ordinance set to be introduced Thursday to the...
Baton Rouge is projected to lead Louisiana in job growth through 2034
The Baton Rouge region is expected to lead Louisiana in employment growth over the next decade, adding 20,928 jobs through 2034.
That’s according to new...
Local CEO warns of ‘algorithmic bias’ with AI-powered hiring
Artificial intelligence has found its way into the hiring process, helping employers sift through résumés, identify qualified candidates and streamline recruiting.
But handing too much...
Metro Council to consider new financing terms for Sports Illustrated resort
The Metro Council on Wednesday will introduce a proposal to overhaul and extend the public financing arrangement for the downtown Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol...
Louisiana concrete companies join forces to capitalize on construction boom
Two Louisiana concrete suppliers are joining forces with two out-of-state companies to pursue large-scale construction projects as billions of dollars in new industrial and...
HVAC supplier expanding local operations with Mid City building purchase
CIS Industries is expanding its Baton Rouge operations with the acquisition of the former Letterman's building on Government Street in Mid City, according to...
With energy-hungry projects on the horizon, Livingston looks to set new rules
The Livingston Parish Planning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of new regulations governing power plants and electric generating facilities as parish officials seek to...
This Highland Road retail center just changed hands for $2.45M
A St. Francisville investor has purchased the Kenilworth Plaza Center on Highland Road for $2.45 million.
St. Francisville-based 7386 Highland Road LLC purchased the property...
Geaux Automotive Group acquires four former All Star Automotive dealerships
Geaux Automotive Group has expanded its Louisiana footprint by acquiring four former Hudson Automotive dealerships, adding 111 employees and positioning the Baton Rouge-based dealership...
‘The cliff is coming’: LSU AD calls for Congress to act on college sports
LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry says college athletics has reached a point where only Congress can provide the legal stability schools need to rein...
Supporters, critics sound off during marathon Hyundai air permit hearing
A 4½-hour public hearing over Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel's proposed air permit drew sharply divided testimony Tuesday night in Donaldsonville, with supporters touting the project's...
Baton Rouge General bringing permanent healthcare clinic to Scotlandville
Baton Rouge General plans to open a new primary care and mental health clinic at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center in October, expanding...
Texas company acquires Bluebonnet apartment complex for $62M
An Irving, Texas, property management and investment company specializing in multifamily properties has purchased The Bluebonnet Reserve apartment complex near the intersection of Bluebonnet...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
St. Tammany Parish...
Expanding law firm upgrades to larger office in Bluebonnet corridor
A local law firm has purchased an office building in one of Baton Rouge's most sought-after office corridors to accommodate its continued growth.
Hymel Davis...
Louisiana tries to connect the dots on workforce development
The 2026 Louisiana legislative session brought a renewed focus on workforce development, with lawmakers looking to strengthen the connection between students, schools, state agencies...
