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Louisiana PSC weighs outside counsel as large load questions grow
The Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider retaining outside legal counsel Wednesday to help commissioners navigate a growing number of questions surrounding large electricity...
Climate rollbacks add new energy uncertainty
The Trump administration’s rollback of federal greenhouse gas regulations is expected to slow the pace of U.S. emissions reductions by roughly a decade, reshaping...
US faces a narrowing lead in the global AI race
As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to develop increasingly...
Former Quality Inn on Airline sells for $1.4M
A bank-owned, distressed hotel property at the junction of Airline Highway and Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge has sold for $1,475,000.
The 172-room property, formerly...
Study: These Capital Region parishes have Louisiana’s costliest commutes
Three Capital Region parishes top a new ranking of the most expensive commutes in Louisiana.
The analysis, conducted by Opus Virtual Offices using U.S. Census...
Roundup: Rise, fall, redemption / Gas rush ahead / Ticket economics
Cannon’s full circle: Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s documentary Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon chronicles the Baton Rouge native’s rise from humble beginnings to LSU...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s a look at the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Three separate...
EPA unleashes the power industry
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural...
AI moves into the doctor’s office
The Trump administration is accelerating efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into U.S. health care, including federal projects exploring AI systems that could eventually diagnose...
GM bets on homegrown battery technology
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells as part of an effort to reduce U.S. dependence on China and build more domestic battery supply...
Hyundai is seeking $900M in tax-exempt bonds. The proposal is drawing pushback
Opponents of Hyundai’s planned $5.8 billion Ascension Parish steel mill on Monday urged state financing officials to halt a proposed $900 million tax-exempt bond...
Women’s clinic to expand after acquiring office building in Bluebonnet corridor
Integrative Spine and Pelvic Health is expanding its Baton Rouge operations after purchasing a roughly 4,000-square-foot office building near its existing clinic, giving the...
Roundup: Black Bayou expansion / Cyclospora crisis ends / Debt burden grows
$1.6B gas bet: Lafayette-based Black Bayou Energy Hub is planning a $1.6 billion expansion of natural gas storage and pipeline infrastructure in southwest Louisiana,...
New Spine Center facility planned near OLOL Children’s Hospital
A new 65,000-square-foot office building for The Spine Center of Louisiana is being proposed near the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
The Planning...
SpaceX needs Starship to deliver on Earth before reaching Mars
SpaceX is entering a critical phase for Starship as it weighs the rocket’s near-term role as a revenue generator against its longer-term ambitions for...
The used-car market has an affordability problem
Affordable used cars are becoming harder to find, forcing budget-conscious shoppers to consider older vehicles with more miles, The New York Times reports.
According to...
How AI is helping many small businesses hire, not fire
AI is often linked to job losses, but new research suggests it may actually help small businesses expand their workforces, Inc. reports.
A Gusto survey...
Trump’s proposed $5K dividend to every American raises cost, inflation concerns
President Donald Trump’s proposal to give every American adult a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress is drawing mixed reactions within the...
Roundup: Gator lottery still open / Joelle’s Soul and Savour / Super El Niño
Season nears: Spots remain available in Louisiana’s recreational alligator lottery, with the season running Oct. 1-31 across eight harvest zones. Opportunities are first-come, first-served,...
Fiery Crab to add a fifth Capital Region location after acquiring Zachary site
Fiery Crab plans to renovate a restaurant property in Zachary after acquiring the roughly 10,300-square-foot building for $1.5 million earlier this month.
Baton Rouge entity...
