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’No taxation without representation’ at heart of LSU tax district fight, attorney says
A lawsuit challenging a pair of special taxing districts tied to LSU hinges on a core principle of American governance: Voters must approve new...
Utility shutoffs are increasing across the US
New federal data shows U.S. utilities shut off electricity 13.4 million times and natural gas 1.7 million times in 2024, revealing a far broader...
Stonepeak, Bernhard Capital acquiring Louisiana utility Cleco
Stonepeak and Bernhard Capital Partners today announced an agreement to acquire Cleco Group from its consortium owners.
Cleco—owned by Macquarie Asset Management, British Columbia Investment...
Roundup: Energy from space / Billionaire tax / Herbicide lawsuits
Meta looks to the heavens: Meta is betting on an unconventional energy source to support its growing AI ambitions, striking a deal for space-based...
Shell’s blockbuster deal underscores Canada’s rising role in global LNG
Shell is making its biggest acquisition in more than a decade, agreeing to buy Canadian producer ARC Resources for $13.6 billion in a deal...
Re/Max sale signals new phase of real estate consolidation
Real estate’s consolidation wave is accelerating as tech-focused The Real Brokerage moves to acquire Re/Max in a deal valued at roughly $550 million, or...
Is Louisiana’s labor market holding?
Initial unemployment claims 04/18/26
Continued unemployment claims 04/18/26
Roundup: Jazz Fest security / Consumer confidence shrinks / Nike cuts deep
Security steps up: New Orleans officials have increased security at Jazz Fest after a federal investigation into a suspected mass shooting plot believed to...
Should Louisiana elected officials get a pay raise?
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would significantly raise pay for the governor and other statewide elected officials beginning in 2028, tying salaries...
The spring housing market is here. Buyers aren’t.
High mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and uneven supply are cooling what is typically the busiest season for U.S. home sales, even as some markets...
How a Zachary founder turned turf into a niche business
The synthetic turf market has experienced steady growth across the U.S. as municipalities and schools embrace its promise of lower maintenance and year-round accessibility.
Zachary...
Roundup: Mall of Louisiana shooting / American unemployment / LA GATOR / Microsoft buyouts
Lockdown: Six people were injured in a shooting inside the Mall of Louisiana Thursday, prompting a lockdown as law enforcement secured the scene and...
How Elite Training Academy plans to turn Baton Rouge into a youth sports destination
Greg Stringfellow has a vision: Transform Baton Rouge into the kind of city young athletes travel to, not from.
A proposed expansion of his Elite...
What should City-Brooks Park be? Planners are getting closer to an answer.
City-Brooks Park is about to get a makeover—and the community will have a say in what that looks like.
Design firm Sasaki, which is leading...
A timber giant’s $1B bet on AI
Weyerhaeuser is betting artificial intelligence can transform one of America’s oldest industries, using data, automation and digital mapping to boost productivity and help double...
An Old Navy collaboration expands this Baton Rouge native designer’s reach
Designer Christopher John Rogers has partnered with Old Navy on a new collection aimed at a broader consumer market, 225 writes.
The collaboration includes apparel,...
Davante Lewis explains how AI data centers could impact Louisiana utility rates
Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is urging caution as Louisiana positions itself for a wave of artificial intelligence-driven data center development, warning that the...
Roundup: US crude inventories / Higher ed shake-up / Delta Utilities
Stockpiles rise: U.S. crude oil inventories unexpectedly rose last week as imports increased and exports declined, defying forecasts for a drawdown. The buildup comes...
New exchange aims to turn Texas into an IPO hub
The Texas Stock Exchange is targeting early 2027 for its first IPOs, marking a significant step in its effort to challenge the dominance of...
Meet Jenni Peters, one of the Capital Region 500
Jenni Peters, a former USA Track & Field athlete and a competitor in the first-ever Olympic Marathon Trials in 1984, turned her passion for...
