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Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Local holding company LJR...
What a proposed new delivery rule from the FTC could mean for restaurants
The Federal Trade Commission is weighing a new rule that could reshape how third-party delivery platforms operate and how Baton Rouge-area restaurants price their...
LSU’s Geaux Rewards could redefine college sports monetization
LSU is stepping into new digital territory with last year’s launch of Geaux Rewards, a fan engagement platform that could reshape how college athletics...
Roundup: Amazon logistics / Occidental CEO / Property rights
Expanding services: Amazon is expanding deeper into logistics, bundling its freight, trucking and last-mile delivery into a new offering called Amazon Supply Chain Services....
Major offtake deal anchors Louisiana’s next wave of LNG growth
A newly formed U.S. natural gas producer is doubling down on Louisiana’s growing role in global LNG exports, signing a 20-year offtake agreement tied...
Louisiana jobless claims tick higher but remain below last year’s numbers
Initial unemployment claims 04/25/26
Continued unemployment claims 04/25/26
Texas developer is proposing a student housing project along Burbank corridor
An Austin-based real estate development and management firm is proposing a new student housing complex along Burbank Drive near Milford Avenue.
LV Collective has submitted...
Roundup: Spirit Airlines / New US tariff threat / US Rep. Cleo Fields
Shutting down: Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure a $500 million government bailout, with bondholders and officials unable to...
Trump pushes retirement savings initiative for workers without 401(k)s
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings for private sector workers without employer-sponsored plans, The Wall...
Woodside is reportedly struggling to lock in LNG buyers for Louisiana project
Australia-based Woodside Energy is struggling to secure buyers for liquefied natural gas from its planned Louisiana LNG export facility, raising questions about pricing limits...
Art Favre: Amendment 4 matters for jobs and growth
This is a guest column written by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry executive committee member Art Favre, the owner and founder of Performance...
Roundup: Entergy boosts spending / Rotolo’s / City Hall probe
Data center demand: Entergy is boosting its four-year capital spending plan by 33% to $57 billion, driven largely by infrastructure needed to serve Meta’s...
After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, meaning Louisiana is poised for yet...
Juban Road growth continues with new retail center in the works
A new retail strip center is moving forward along Juban Road, with construction expected to begin within the next month as development activity continues...
Fed holds steady on interest rates but cracks are showing
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaled it could still cut rates in the coming...
US homebuilders are picking up the pace despite affordability strains
U.S. housing starts jumped in March to their highest level in more than a year, offering a sign of resilience in the residential market...
Roundup: LIV Golf tournament / Power plant equipment / Louisiana startups
NOLA event postponed: The LIV Golf tournament planned for New Orleans has been postponed until at least fall, raising questions about a state incentive...
Baton Rouge is getting a $6M event venue with a theatrical twist
A new $6 million event venue is moving forward on Jefferson Highway near Highland Road, designed to bring a more production-focused wedding and event...
House bill lifting carbon capture liability cap advances
A bill aimed at reshaping how Louisiana handles liability for carbon capture incidents is gaining traction at the state Capitol, signaling a potential shift...
Louisiana’s industrial sector has never faced more crosscurrents
It has been a bipolar year for Louisiana’s industrial complex, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its spring issue. The elation over a tsunami of...
