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LSU researchers developing sensors to detect carbon capture leaks
Researchers in LSU’s engineering department are working to develop specialized monitors that can detect leaks in CO2 pipelines and carbon capture and storage sites...
Roundup: Ascension Parish development / Fed’s next moves / LSU recruit
Awards: Ascension Economic Development Corporation today announced it has been named Small Market of the Year for outstanding achievements in economic development projects in...
How could Louisiana increase foreign trade and investment?
The Louisiana Board of International Commerce today released a strategy to build upon the recent growth the state has experienced in foreign trade and investment.
DR Horton buys lots in Baker subdivision
National homebuilder DR Horton has purchased 20 lots in the Sunshine Gardens subdivision in Baker.
Roundup: Origin Hotel opening / US unemployment / Mortgage rates
Coming in January: The renovation and rebranding of the former Holiday Inn Express on North Boulevard in downtown Baton Rouge is nearly complete, with...
Todd Graves’ best growth tips for entrepreneurs
Nearly three decades since founding Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge, Todd Graves’ chicken tender chain has more than 750 locations, and he is listed...
Financial and enrollment cliffs worry LSU’s president
LSU President William Tate listed tax policy as his primary concern going into the first year of Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s tenure with a new legislature being seated. He shared his thoughts Wednesday in an address to the school’s Faculty Senate.
Ascension Parish eyed for potential $350M manufacturing facility
A Chinese-owned producer of materials for rechargeable batteries is considering building a $350 million manufacturing plant in Ascension Parish, state and company officials announced...
Southern University student wins Nexus BizTech Challenge for business networking startup
A Southern University finance junior’s business networking company was selected for a $10,000 investment from Nexus Louisiana as part of the annual BizTech Challenge designed to encourage HBCU students with startup opportunities.
Campaign aides talk successes, failures in Louisiana governor’s race
Let Jeff be Jeff.
That was all it took to make Attorney General Jeff Landry the next governor of Louisiana, campaign manager Cory Dennis said...
Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are in talks for a blockbuster merger
Cigna and Humana are in talks for a combination that would create a new powerhouse in the health insurance industry, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Roundup: I-10 closure / State police / Rover acquisition
Traffic jam: Interstate 10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge was closed past the Whiskey Bay bridge this morning because of a vehicle fire....
Renovation of historic Lincoln Theater to start next month
The renovation of the historic Lincoln Theater on Eddie Robinson Drive starts next month and is expected to last throughout next year.
Home prices in Baton Rouge increasing slower than national average
While the average sales price of homes in the Baton Rouge area has been going up, prices are not rising as rapidly in the Capital Region as they are in the rest of the country.
CounterspaceBR opening third location in former Gov’t Taco building
Local bakery CounterspaceBR is continuing its expansion across the Capital Region with a new location in Mid City.
The new Government Street location, inside the...
Amedisys buyer facing antitrust lawsuit in California
UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum—which agreed to acquire Baton Rouge’s home health care company Amedisys for roughly $3.3 billion in June—is now facing a federal...
Roundup: Jayden Daniels / Black Friday turnout / Basin bridge lane closures
Accolades: LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named a finalist for the National Quarterback Award and Collegiate Player of the Year, WAFB-TV reports. Daniels...
Investors gearing up for rate cuts after historic hikes
Nearly two full years after the Federal Reserve began its historic campaign against inflation, investors now believe the central bank will cut rates in...
State construction bill said to be off by $300M, threatening high-profile projects
The Louisiana Legislature’s most recent capital outlay bill calls for spending some $300 million more than is available for high-priority projects, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says.
Here’s how Louisiana state and local taxes compare with neighboring states
A new report on combined state and local taxes puts Louisiana in the lower end nationally, but residents still pay a higher tab than other states in the Southeast.
