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Alford: Lawmakers remain focused on leadership races
The internal legislative elections for president of the Louisiana Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives are developing rapidly as politicos wrap up the 2023 election cycle.
LMOGA’s president lobbies Congress for ‘predictable robust’ offshore leasing
Testifying before Congress last week, a Louisiana oil and gas advocate lobbied for uninterrupted continuation of the offshore lease program.
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Louisiana adopts stronger rule to tackle orphaned oil well problem
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources finalized a new rule Friday to help reduce the number of orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the state.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Land for sale with over...
This ±3-acre redevelopment opportunity is located just north of Airline Highway at Florida Boulevard, one of the most heavily traveled interchanges in the Baton...
Roundup: Alabama game / Runoff endorsements / Failed home sales
Primetime slot: LSU will face Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Nov. 4, in a highly anticipated matchup, with kickoff set for 6:45 p.m. The...
LABI names 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the companies and individuals it has selected as winners of its 2023 Free Enterprise Awards.
Louisiana’s poor ratings on crime sets the stage for legislative special session
Louisiana was listed as the most dangerous state in the U.S. in two separate reports over the past week, setting the stage for Republican...
Louisiana offshore wind consortium chosen as US Tech Hub
President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration today announced the selection of Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller as one of 31 newly designated U.S. Tech Hubs.
LSU produces some of the highest-paid NFL players
LSU is responsible for producing some of the National Football League’s highest-paid players, according to a new study recently released by sports betting media group Canada Sports Betting.
Kinder Morgan invests $50M into Geismar facility
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan is investing $50 million into improvements at one of its Geismar facilities.
Howell Place hotel changes hands for $3.7M
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Howell Place has changed hands after a little more than two years.
This Baton Rouge interior designer’s work is on the cover of a national magazine
If you’re a reader of Traditional Home, you’ll see the work of a Baton Rouge interior designer’s on the cover of the winter edition.
Roundup: Technology hubs / Free speech case / UAW strike
Announcement coming: The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing later today will help communities across the...
Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana redistricting case creates uncertainty
The U.S. Supreme Court last week created an uncertain outlook for Louisiana’s congressional races next year, deciding to let a lawsuit against the state’s new district maps run its course.
Chevron’s latest acquisition is the second buyout among major producers this month
Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion, but even with that pricetag, it’s not the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month.
Roundup: Perkins Rowe boutique / Louisiana broadband / Halloween spending
Sole Mates: Perkins Rowe announced today that the women’s boutique Sole Mates Boutique will join its tenant mix. The store will occupy a 1,567-square-foot...
Congress is pushing the SBA to go after pandemic-era fraud
The Small Business Administration continues to face heat for its decision to not fully pursue overdue pandemic-era loans.
How one Baton Rouge charity is tackling food insecurity
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is planning to repurpose the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard into a food distribution hub...
Why Louisiana plans to pay musicians to bird-watch
The Louisiana Office of Tourism set aside $300,000 in its annual budget to pay for local artists to go bird watching with Rolling Stone magazine.
State unemployment rate holds steady at record low
Louisiana’s unemployment rate remained at a record low in September, unchanged from August’s 3.3%, the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today based on data from...
