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Here’s what LOGA has to say about the revised oil and gas leasing plan
LOGA President Mike Moncla today declared the U.S. Department of Interior’s newly released five-year plan for federal offshore oil and gas leasing will “curtail discoveries for years to come.”
Roundup: Redraw of districts canceled / New Orleans airport / Louisiana judges
ICYMI: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has canceled the redrawing of Louisiana’s congressional districts that was scheduled to begin Oct. 3, adding...
Saltwater intrusion threatens Louisiana citrus growers
Commercial citrus growers have dwindled over the past few decades in south Louisiana, where farmers have had to battle hurricanes, flooding, invasive insects, freezes and drought to keep their groves alive.
‘LaPolitics’: Governor candidates urged to prioritize the coast
The Environmental Defense Action Fund launched a new six-figure television ad buy calling on "Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to champion coastal priorities during their campaigns."...
What LSU’s Center for Energy Studies director told a House subcommittee
The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee this week that policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel supply in...
CEO turnover is on pace for a record year
A record number of chief executive officers have left their jobs in the first eight months of 2023, reports 24/7 Wall St.
Roundup: Mortgage rates soar / New storage facility / Burn ban update
23-year high: Home loan borrowing costs climbed again this week, pushing the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its highest level in nearly 23...
How you can use the latest ChatGPT upgrades at work
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI plans to roll out voice and image capabilities to ChatGPT users who pay for the chatbot's premium membership or its...
Mergers and acquisitions have picked up pace lately, but numbers still down
Merger and acquisition activity, which can be seen as a market barometer, increased during the third quarter but remains well below 2022 levels, another...
New north Baton Rouge convenience store offers a unique twist
North Baton Rouge is getting a new convenience store, but with a bit of a twist. It will also be home to a food truck food court.
Roundup: GDP growth / Seafood labeling enforcement / Netflix DVDs
Economic performance: The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher...
Companies are cutting back spending plans, pressured by high interest rates
An increasing number of finance chiefs are cutting their company’s spending plans as higher interest rates squeeze their bottom lines, according to a survey published Wednesday by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and Richmond.
McCollister: Voting is critical in determining Louisiana’s destiny
It’s decision time for Louisiana. Early voting began Sept. 30 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 7. Election day is Oct. 14. Your future—as well as that of this state—is at stake and you have many choices to make on the ballot.
Metro councilman wants a public hearing over this controversial development
Councilman Rowdy Gaudet is seeking a public hearing to be held over a request to create an economic development district at Aztek Cove, a proposed development that has been embroiled in conflict for years.
New Jamaican restaurant coming to Mid City
Louisiana Department of Health Chief of Staff David Timoll plans to open The Jerk Pit, a Caribbean restaurant serving traditional Jamaican cuisine, in what was formerly a dentist’s office on South Foster Drive.
Baton Rouge filmmaker’s new project, shot in Scotland, gets local premiere
When Baton Rouge writer-director Richie Adams arrived at the Isle of Lewis off the coast of Scotland in 2020 to begin pre-production for The Road Dance, his new film premiering locally next month, it seemed he had won the weather lottery.
Roundup: Saltwater intrusion / Drew Brees / Oil prices
Request granted: President Joe Biden today approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’s request for an Emergency Declaration due to the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion....
How to be a more inclusive leader at work
Leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusivity within their companies. And when they’re good at it, they can see 17% increase in team...
First look: A new plant-based restaurant, bar and tearoom opens soon
Two years in the making, the Plantry Café is finally set to open for lunch on Monday, Oct. 9 on Bluebonnet Boulevard in the...
What Louisiana governor candidates want to do about soaring property insurance rates
One of the most pressing issues Louisiana faces is skyrocketing property insurance rates for homeowners and businesses.
