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Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s a rundown of permits and property deals across East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes from last week.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Levron Real...
What the economic impact of carbon capture could mean for the Capital Region
Carbon capture, utilization and sequestration is emerging as the cornerstone of Greater Baton Rouge’s economic future.
According to a new report from BRAC, as of...
Sports auction company Pro Dreams opens new Baton Rouge storefront
Pro Dreams, the Louisiana auction company known for its sports memorabilia, in August opened a new 3,600-square-foot storefront on Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge.
The...
How home sellers are slowly losing sway in an uncertain economy
Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper hand for years when it came time to sell....
Lawsuits mounting as grassroots groups target Louisiana industry
South Louisiana’s petrochemical industry, ports and local governments are facing a barrage of lawsuits from a small but coordinated network of environmental justice groups,...
Roundup: Oil company lawsuits / OPEC+ / LSU pay raises
Petitioning the court: Chevron and other oil companies are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to move Louisiana parish coastal-erosion lawsuits to federal court, citing...
Group of GOP ex-lawmakers urges court to uphold section of Voting Rights Act
Thirteen former Republican members of Congress—including former Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany—are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights...
What professors in the South say concerns them more than pay
Faculty across the South say political interference—not pay—is now their top concern, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
Of the roughly 4,000 faculty members surveyed in August by...
Baton Rouge brand Sunshine Society expands to 200 stores nationwide
Baton Rouge-based Sunshine Society, a lifestyle brand co-founded by Lexie Polito and Alli Sims, has expanded into 200 stores nationwide and recently joined Bloomingdale’s...
Roundup: Noncitizen voters / Musk’s $1 trillion pay package / Teacher stipends
Louisiana numbers: Louisiana’s top election official said she has discovered 390 noncitizen registered voters in the state, with 79 voting in at least one...
‘LaPolitics’: State loses a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins announced he is quitting the House Homeland Security Committee. “My Republican colleagues have chosen an alternate path for the Committee...
What the latest US job numbers indicate
U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.
The Labor...
Louisiana named a top 10 economic growth leader for a fifth straight year
As several multibillion dollar projects progress throughout the state, Louisiana continues to earn national recognition for infrastructure investment and economic growth.
Site Selection magazine’s Global...
Six common pitfalls that lead to counterproductive workplace training
Many companies invest heavily in employee training, but much of that money is wasted—or worse, counterproductive, Fast Company writes.
In 2024, the Association of Talent...
Roundup: Jobless claims / Tariffs policy / ICE detainees
Higher than expected: Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level since June, adding to evidence that the labor market is cooling....
LSU’s Russell Crook on preparing business students to lead through disruption
Russell Crook took over in July as dean of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business, where he faces the challenge of preparing the next...
ConocoPhillips plans to slash its global workforce by up to 25%
Oil giant ConocoPhillips is planning to lay off up to one-quarter of its workforce, amounting to thousands of jobs, as part of broader efforts...
Rolfe McCollister: What’s Coach Sid’s call on fourth and long?
A year ago, Sid Edwards was a football coach preparing his Istrouma Indians for the season ahead. He’s in a different game today, leading...
Why some business leaders stop hearing the truth, and how to remedy it
When leaders rise through the ranks, they often become more insulated from the truth on the ground—and that gap can cost organizations dearly.
A recent...
What to know about the state’s new energy efficiency program
After years of back-and-forth, Louisiana regulators say they’ve finally settled on a path forward for energy efficiency, The Center Square writes.
In a 4-1 vote...
