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How much will the state get from its first offshore wind agreements?
Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board approved the state’s first wind operating agreements in state offshore waters at its December meeting today, according to an announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Tom Harris.
See how many rate cuts the Fed is projecting for next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, a sign that it is likely done raising rates...
DDD changing meeting schedule, adding committees
Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District is moving away from a monthly meeting format while also creating four committees to help guide the organization.
Here’s how one law firm is using AI in Baton Rouge
Local law firm Kean Miller recently adopted a policy for its attorneys regarding the use of artificial intelligence technologies for work.
Beaux Jones named Water Institute president and CEO
The Water Institute has a new president and CEO: Breaux Jones.
Meet the Baton Rouge designer behind Jayden Daniels’ Heisman suit
All eyes were on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels Saturday night as he accepted the 2023 Heisman Trophy, an honor that he called “a dream come true” in his acceptance speech.
Why the holiday bonus isn’t what it used to be
With inflation still running hot and potentially less robust sales—thanks to that looming recession this year—42% of small business owners reported having less than usual with which to reward employees in December.
Light House Coffee expands with room for seating, roasting and coffee classes
Light House Coffee on Lee Drive just added more seats and space with a recent expansion.
Roundup: Oil prices fall / Future of car safety / Hasbro job cuts
Six-month low: Oil prices fell more than 3% on today, hitting their lowest level in six months amid growing concerns of oversupply and new...
Get the latest on the Mississippi River bridge project
Planning work continues on a new bridge across the Mississippi River to alleviate local traffic on Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge, a consultant for the project said Monday.
Roundup: Keep Louisiana Beautiful / Real estate rules / Tucker Carlson
Greek Amphitheater update: The City of Baker and Keep LSU Beautiful were among 33 organizations to receive beautification grants this week from Keep Louisiana...
Entergy partnering with businesses for backup power services
Entergy Louisiana announced Monday afternoon that it was partnering with businesses to provide generators that will help boost the local power grid.
This EV battery chemical plant could get an $80M tax break
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry last week approved an $80 million tax break this week for a Japanese company that promises to create nine full-time jobs once it builds a chemical plant in Jefferson Parish
Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana end blockbuster merger talks
Cigna Group has called off its attempt to combine with Humana, a merger that would have created a new, $140-billion powerhouse in the health...
How the transfer portal led LSU to recruit a Heisman winner
Thanks to changes made by the NCAA over the past five years that allow players to change schools without their coach’s permission and then avoid the traditional year on the bench with their new team, transferring schools has become much easier for college athletes.
What Stephen Waguespack learned from his failed campaign and what’s next
In a field of seven major candidates, he was the last one in. Then the head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, he was awaiting cues from Congressman Garret Graves and Sen. John Kennedy.s
Roundup: Power outage / Superintendent / Treasury yield
Lights out: Some 44,000 Demco customers in multiple areas across the Capital Region lost power Thursday night because of an equipment failure, according to...
There’s a new major subdivision proposed off of Perkins
The East Baton Rouge Planning Commission is set to consider The Oaks on Moss Side, a new proposed major subdivision planned off of Perkins...
Luxury stores are faced with rising unsold stock
The luxury industry is slowing as shoppers sober up after their pandemic spending spree, reports Wall Street Journal.
In 2022, sales across the sector rose...
Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans passenger rail falls short in $8.2B funding round. So what’s next?
The federal government today announced $8.2 billion in new funding for passenger rail that does not include the $200 million Louisiana officials were seeking...
