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Justice Department alleges LSU arena finalist was a ‘pimp’ for Ticketmaster
The indictment against the top executive of the final firm in consideration to develop LSU’s new $400 million arena isn’t the company’s first legal...
Who owns the Gates at CitiPlace now and what did the deal cost?
New out-of-state owners have acquired the luxury multifamily development Gates at Citiplace Apartments in Baton Rouge.
Norfolk, Virginia-based real estate investment firm Harbor Group International,...
Roundup: Kraft Heinz breakup / Quality Jobs program / Customs collections
Filing for divorce: Kraft Heinz is preparing to break itself up, a decade after an infamous merger of two of the biggest names in...
The global oil supply is growing faster than expected
Global oil supply is set to rise three times faster than demand this year, The Wall Street Journal reports.
That’s according to the International Energy...
C-Suite moves and company news
Jared Watkins is the new CFO at Currency Bank. Watkins, who has served in similar roles in the community banking sector, will oversee the...
The new college sports agency regulating NIL is rejecting some deals
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected...
Top 100 Private Companies: A closer look at Community Coffee
Founded in Baton Rouge in 1919, Community Coffee has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in Louisiana—and beyond.
Still family owned after more...
Roundup: United Airlines / Emergency alerts / Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition
New flights: United Airlines is adding direct flights for some of the biggest college games of the 2025 football season, including one that LSU...
Proposal could pave the way for expansion at Mansions in the Park
The Planning Commission will review a proposal to rezone a vacant 8.3-acre tract on the Mansions in the Park property along Perkins Road to...
Meta and Hyundai are going after these state tax incentives
Meta and Hyundai have started applying this summer for Louisiana’s incentive programs as they prepare to break ground on their projects in Richland and...
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Lobbyist Ryan Haynie on government relations
LaPolitics: How did you get involved with the National Association of State Lobbyists?
NASL President and Louisiana lobbyist Ryan Haynie: It was founded about 25...
Leaders for a Better Louisiana promises to be a ‘think-and-do’ tank
With an eye toward bold, systemic reform, two of Louisiana’s most influential advocacy groups—the Committee of 100 for Economic Development and the Council for...
LSU arena stakeholders plan a ‘due diligence review’
Amid disturbing revelations that have emerged about the top pick to develop a new $400 million arena for LSU, stakeholders plan a “due diligence...
Here’s what’s taking over the former Chase Bank property
A Lake Charles-based convenience store brand is continuing to expand its footprint in the Capital Region.
The former Chase Bank property at the intersection of...
Louisiana sets new rules for large-scale renewable energy projects
Louisiana is launching new permitting rules for large-scale renewable energy products, including wind, solar and battery storage systems, The Center Square reports.
House Bill 459,...
Roundup: Overtime tax break / Tomato tax / Bank earnings
Figuring out the details: Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they...
OPEC projects steady oil growth despite global energy shifts
OPEC has reaffirmed its bullish outlook on oil, projecting steady demand growth through 2050 with no peak in sight, The Wall Street Journal writes.
In...
AI and the law: A guide for smart business integration
It’s no secret that businesses across nearly every sector of the economy are increasingly integrating AI into their operations. But with innovation comes risk—and...
Roundup: Child care costs / Chocolate and cereal merge / USDA rule change
Poll findings: Americans overwhelmingly view the cost of child care as a significant issue, and most support initiatives to offer free or low-cost day...
ICYMI: Justice Department alleges LSU arena finalist was a ‘pimp’ for Ticketmaster
The indictment against the top executive of the final firm in consideration to develop LSU’s new $400 million arena isn’t the company’s first legal...
