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What does the PSC’s new ruling on buying power mean for the state?
On Tuesday, the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that rural cooperatives in Louisiana, usually powered by large investor-owned utilities like Entergy and CLECO, can source power from firms in other states.
Industry responds to EPA’s enhanced scrutiny by wanting better communication
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will conduct unannounced inspections of Louisiana industrial facilities and deploy mobile pollution monitoring equipment in the state isn’t necessarily a big deal because most plants already comply with the regulations, says Connie Fabré, president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance.
LED confident blue hydrogen, carbon capture will reduce carbon footprint despite questions
Louisiana’s economic development department says projects promising to reduce the energy industry’s carbon footprint remain viable despite questions about the environmental benefits.
Metro Council to get update on ‘stagnant’ five bayous flooding project
The Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to give the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council an update today on the long-delayed “five bayous” project.
Baton Rouge home affordability will suffer with rates rising and supply short
Over the last two years, home prices have swelled, driven by tight inventory and supply chain issues that make building materials more expensive.
Mississippi River bridge options will be narrowed to three in coming months
Officials expect to narrow the number of possible locations for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region from 17 to three following public meetings this spring.
Ukraine crisis could increase demand for Louisiana LNG in Europe
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine could impede natural gas supplies for Europe, which in turn could increase demand for liquefied natural gas.
Local child care centers charging more as operating costs rise
Baton Rouge child care centers are continuing to deal with issues like worker shortages and costlier supplies as more parents head back to offices.
Our Cousin Vinny’s bottling its pasta sauce at LSU FOODii facility
Our Cousin Vinny’s, a locally owned brand of red gravy pasta sauce, began bottling its sauce at the LSU FOODii bottling facility this fall.
Planet Fitness moving into space near future Amazon site
A Planet Fitness franchisee, Mississippi-based DKW Properties, bought the former Furniture Mart location on Airline Highway near the future home of the Amazon fulfillment center at the former Cortana Mall site.
LSU student-athletes land more than 250 NIL deals in first six months
It’s been six months since name, image and likeness rules were passed by the NCAA in July 2021, and LSU athletes took advantage almost immediately. Now, over 250 deals have been signed among LSU’s more than 500 student-athletes.
New charter school opens at Howell Place; apartment complex in the works
Two developments, a recently opened charter school and a planned apartment complex, both totaling $125 million, are the newest tenants of Howell Place, Richard Preis’s development on Plank Road.
Baton Rouge hotels still getting boost from Hurricane Ida recovery
Cleanup and insurance issues following Hurricane Ida are continuing to boost occupancy at Baton Rouge hotels.
Who will preside over St. George incorporation case?
Whether an appointed or elected judge will preside over the St. George incorporation trial has not yet been decided, a Louisiana Supreme Court representative says.
Oil markets face volatile year with demand on the rise
Louisiana’s oil and gas sector should continue to benefit from strong oil prices this year, though the days of $100 a barrel for oil and $4 per gallon gasoline seem unlikely to return, an LSU expert says.
Guarantee Restoration Services joins contracting network
Baton Rouge-based Guarantee Restoration Services joined the Austin-based CORE Group as a part of the company’s CORE Elite membership, Guarantee announced today.
St. George incorporation hearing set for Thursday
The defendants in the lawsuit seeking to stop the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will try on Thursday to take certain issues off the table prior to the start of the trial this spring.
Revisiting sales tax overhaul ‘ripe’ for this year’s session
Lawmakers could give Louisiana’s complex sales taxes collection system another look this year, even though this year’s regular session is not focused on fiscal matters, consultant and former Department of Revenue official Jason DeCuir says.
Will high-earning Louisianans pay more in state income tax this year?
Louisiana lawmakers and voters last year approved a tax swap that lowers income tax rates while eliminating the deduction for federal taxes paid.
Building social connections a key goal of BRAC, Forum 225 partnership
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber this week announced a formal partnership with Forum 225, part of an effort to induce young professionals to build their careers here.
