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Demand for local lobbyists grows as Louisianans gain leverage in DC
Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional delegation gains prominence in key political positions, local lobbyists’ preexisting relationships—and sometimes friendships—with political leaders have made them precious commodities.
Roundup: Saints shake-up / Kroger merger / Judge blocks JetBlue
Carmichael out: After an underperforming season the New Orleans Saints announced that head coach Dennis Allen has fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and two...
When will the Fed begin to lower its benchmark interest rate?
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target...
Louisiana is getting set to take over the permitting reins for carbon storage
Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Why the LSU System’s operating expenses jumped 26% in 2023
The LSU System’s total operating expenses increased 26.2% in fiscal year 2023, a jump largely attributed to an overall increase in appropriations, increased research
See a roundup of winter weather impact in the Capital Region
The Capital Region—along with most of The South—remains under hard freeze warnings and wind chill advisories on Tuesday, thanks to the arctic air that...
‘LaPolitics’: Questions mount about the future of economic development
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named Anne Villa as the interim secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Villa, who was previously undersecretary, will serve in the...
Mayor Broome appoints Dante Bidwell as CAO
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Monday announced the appointment of Dante Bidwell, who had been serving as the mayor’s chief of staff since the summer of 2022, as Baton Rouge’s chief administrative officer.
Roundup: Louisiana prison chief / TEC Next / Burger King deal
Administrative calls: Gov. Jeff Landry is going to keep Louisiana’s longtime prison chief in his position—for now. James “Jimmy” LeBlanc will continue to run...
APM Terminals to develop $500M container terminal at Plaquemines port
Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District announced last week that it has executed a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art...
A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of...
Business and conservative interest groups that want to limit the power of federal regulators think they have a winner in the Atlantic herring and the boats that sweep the modest fish into their holds by the millions.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Prominent building overlooking S. Sherwood...
The Kumar Building offers a unique opportunity to occupy one of the most prominent buildings on bustling S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard. With recent Class...
Louisiana Marathon sees uptick in competitors
Last weekend’s Louisiana Marathon in downtown Baton Rouge drew nearly 1,000 more runners than last year and the highest number since before the pandemic.
Roundup: BRPD chief / Job cuts / Economic forecast
New leadership: The new chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department, Thomas Morse Jr., will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Morse recently...
Why Louisiana had fewer mergers and acquisitions in 2023
Louisiana merger and acquisition activity dropped in 2023, mirroring a disappointing global M&A market, New Orleans CityBusiness reports.
Overall, the state saw 187 deals in...
Nominate an emerging industrial or energy sector leader from the 10/12 corridor
Do you know of an emerging leader who could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s industrial or energy sector in the coming years?
If so,...
Ticket sales for LSU sports events surged in 2023
LSU athletics' net profit for the 2023 fiscal year was a little lower than the year before, but the department still came out ahead, according to annual revenue and expenses documents filed to the NCAA today.
Growing number of CEO’s think AI will require a company overhaul
More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't think their companies will survive the coming decade without a...
Applications, nominations now open for LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20
LSU is now accepting applications and nominations for its 2024 LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20 lists.
Roundup: Redistricting session begins / ‘Jungle’ primaries / State Police review
At the Capitol: Despite this week’s bitter temperatures, Louisiana's newly inaugurated Legislature is set to convene at 4 p.m. today for an eight-day special...
