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Fertilizer companies race to build ammonia plants along Gulf Coast
Fertilizer companies are leading the race to build plants along the Gulf of Mexico to produce ammonia, a compound mainly used for fertilizer, while...
State creates position aimed at boosting response to environmental threats
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation to create a state chief resilience officer, a position within the governor’s office that will coordinate policy response to environmental hazards and threats to the state.
Media company founder who grew up here looks to launch investment fund for local...
While Sanjay Sharma always wanted to make movies, the son of Indian immigrants didn’t see a viable path into that world, so the Baton Rouge High, Columbia University and Stanford Law graduate ended up working as an in-house attorney at Warner Bros.
OLOL’s $100M freestanding cancer care center likely to be built in three phases
Officials with Our Lady of the Lake are working on a three-phase plan for a $100 million cancer center, says Charles “Chuck” Spicer, the health system’s Baton Rouge market president.
Roundup: Fed rate hikes / US home prices / Car recalls
End in sight: The Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates further to bring down inflation that is still too high, but...
Relocation benefits are back as businesses push for in-office workers
Companies are bringing back relocation benefits, paying for workers to move across the country and around the world again, in a sign of how...
LSU names director of innovation and technology commercialization
LSU today announced that technology licensing and commercialization veteran Spencer Rogers has been named director of the school’s Office of Innovation and Technology Commercialization.
Shifting consumer dynamics are forcing the Mall of Louisiana to reinvent itself
The Mall of Louisiana, the jewel of Baton Rouge retail less than a decade ago, now finds itself in need of a reinvention to keep the sprawling complex relevant to shoppers, local real estate experts say.
Planning staff members recommend denial of proposed Zachary warehouse
Planning staff members are recommending that the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission deny two proposals involving approximately 7 acres near Zachary...
Millions pulled from Louisiana lawmakers’ districts in wake of spending cap vote
Conservative Louisiana House members who tried to block Gov. John Bel Edwards and legislative leaders from spending more state funding saw $22.8 million in...
The Baton Rouge business behind the branded walls in restaurants all over town
Lately, Lettermans President and CEO Steven Perret finds himself asking more of his clients the following question: If your walls could talk, what would they say?
Arthur Lancaster purchases land for Trivento subdivision for $2.75M
Developer Arthur Lancaster purchased 346 acres for $2.75 million this week, where he will build the controversial Trivento subdivision, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Second minority district would have ripple effects throughout Capital Region
Louisiana Republicans have not given up defending the state’s current congressional map, but recent Supreme Court decisions mean they may have to accept a second majority-minority district in the state.
How one Baton Rouge lobbyist is harnessing AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how business owners and workers do their job as different industries experiment to see how the technology can be applied to their fields.
Roundup: College Drive delays / LSU baseball / Oil prices
Road repairs: Drivers can expect delays on College Drive this evening and into Saturday afternoon as workers make repairs to the roadway. The southbound...
US workers have quit quitting their jobs
The surge in Americans quitting their jobs has abated since its peak in 2021, another sign that the labor market is cooling from scorching...
Personal income grew 6.2% in Louisiana during the first quarter, topping national average
Louisianans saw their personal income grow 6.2% during the first quarter of the year, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Roundup: Uber accounts for teens / Forum 225 program / Mortgage rates
Ridesharing: Uber has launched a new feature in the Baton Rouge area that allows families to create specialized Uber accounts for teenagers from 13...
Residence Inn Towne Center owners reach settlement over alleged ADA violations
The U.S. Justice Department and the owners of the Residence Inn Towne Center have reached a settlement regarding a civil case alleging the hotel failed to maintain its facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Calls growing for an override session in wake of Gov. Edwards’ vetoes
Pressure is mounting for Louisiana legislators to hold a veto override session this month following the governor’s rejection of numerous bills from the 2023 regular session, including some approved by wide margins, The Center Square reports.
