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Roundup: State of the Coast event / Mortgage rates / Debt ceiling
Combatting land loss: LSU and industry experts will discuss the latest research and developments made along Louisiana’s coastline at the State of the Coast...
PSC rules for ‘abandoned’ utility poles, stronger grid slow in coming
Well over a year after launching the effort, the Louisiana Public Service Commission has not issued rules regarding strengthening the electricity distribution grid and taking care of abandoned utility poles.
Solar power investments globally set to overtake spending on oil production this year
Investments in solar power around the world are on course to overtake spending on oil production for the first time, the foremost example of...
Louisiana construction projects, teacher pay raises hinge on spending cap battle
Louisiana teacher raises along with various construction projects hinge on state lawmaker budget negotiations.
Baton Rouge average weekly wages fell 1% in fourth quarter of last year
Average weekly wages for East Baton Rouge Parish were nearly flat last year, with fourth-quarter wages declining 1% year over year.
LSU, Mayor Broome urge creation of campus cultural district
LSU officials and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome are urging creation of a Louisiana Cultural District that encompasses the university’s flagship campus.
Roundup: Debt ceiling negotiations / Dash camera bill / Fed minutes
‘Still far apart’: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he was sending Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks...
Shell Norco site manager discusses her toughest challenge
Tammy Little served several stints at Shell Norco and other facilities before assuming the plant manager’s role. Her leadership skills began taking shape while...
ThreeSixtyEight chosen to create talent attraction campaign for Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge today announced they have selected ThreeSixtyEight to develop and launch a previously announced national talent attraction website and marketing campaign for the city.
New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios
David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.
Baton Rouge doctor and film producer lands award, distribution deal in Cannes
Greg Ward, a Baton Rouge doctor and executive producer of films, is having a productive trip to this week’s Cannes film festival.
LSU faculty awarded patent for miniature light that boosts algae production
Two LSU faculty members were recently awarded a patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels, the school announced this afternoon.
Roundup: Gun sales / Netflix crackdown / AI research
Tax break: Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to give a tax break to promote gun ownership and sales. Sen. Stewart Cathey's Senate Bill...
Corporate franchise tax phase-out moves forward in Legislature
Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.
Looking for a coffee shop with later hours? Here’s where to go
You may think that coffee shops are just for the early risers, but there are plenty of spots in Baton Rouge that are making fresh brews and special menu items for night owls, too.
Baton Rouge-based Falaya continues growth trajectory with Georgia expansion
Baton Rouge-based Falaya, an online home-selling platform, has expanded into Georgia.
Magpie Cafe changes ownership
The couple behind Magpie Cafe have sold the business, it was announced over the weekend.
Business, good-government groups renew push for a Louisiana ‘reset’
Three of Louisiana’s most prominent nonpartisan policy groups have unveiled a slate of briefings and recommendations that they hope will help guide and inform this year’s state elections.
Local businessmen buy industrial property on Thomas Road for $1.3M
A pair of local businessmen purchased an industrial property on Thomas Road about halfway between north Baton Rouge and Baker for $1.32 million
Roundup: $7.6B Chevron deal / LSU, Southern grads / LED initiative
Shale producer acquired: Chevron announced today it is increasing its U.S. oil and gas footprint by acquiring shale producer PDC Energy Inc. in a...
