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Cutting of clean energy tax credits projected to reverse sector’s growth
As Republicans in Congress rushed forward with a massive tax and spending cut bill, a North Carolina renewable energy executive wrote to his 190...
Roundup: Del Monte Foods / Microsoft layoffs / Payrolls fall
Filing for bankruptcy: Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S....
Louisiana is responding to chronic absenteeism with a new strategy
As Louisiana makes strides in academic recovery, a new state-led initiative is putting the spotlight on a lingering challenge: chronic absenteeism.
The Louisiana Department of...
Attendance is down at US theme parks this summer. Here’s why
Amusement parks are experiencing their slowest start to the summer season since the pandemic, as extreme weather—ranging from heavy rain to scorching heat—keeps visitors...
See who made this year’s Top 100 Private Companies list
In a year marked by economic headwinds and persistent uncertainty, the Capital Region’s Top 100 Private Companies achieved a record milestone—generating nearly $38.58 billion...
Delta Utilities completes its acquisition of Entergy’s natural gas business
Delta Utilities on Tuesday announced that it has completed its acquisition of Entergy’s New Orleans and Baton Rouge natural gas distribution networks.
Entergy’s natural gas...
Roundup: NOLA-to-Mobile train / Cellphone ban / Ford sales
August launch: Amtrak announced on Tuesday that it will start offering twice-daily service connecting New Orleans with Mobile, Alabama, beginning Aug. 18. A ticket...
What BTR projects its Fourth of July travel numbers to look like
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport expects the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend to mirror that of 2024.
Louis Hubbard, assistant director of aviation at...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Running on energy drinks?...
It’s no secret teens today are busier than ever. Between school, sports, jobs, and endless scrolling, many are turning to energy drinks for a boost. Teen...
From wine to space technology: Gulf South Angels diversifies its reach
Gulf South Angels, the region’s largest angel investor group, has invested $3.5 million in a dozen entities during the first half of 2025, the...
Local restoration company expanding with purchase of north Baton Rouge site
A local property restoration company is expanding its service capacity and operational footprint with the purchase of a warehouse and office facility on South...
After a buying frenzy to avoid tariff costs, US auto sales slowed in June
U.S. auto sales slowed in June, reversing a spring surge as buyers rushed to beat the Trump administration’s new 25% tariffs on imported cars...
Air Liquide planning to invest up to $200M in its Louisiana operations
Air Liquide on Monday announced it will invest up to $200 million in Louisiana to modernize and connect an air separation unit to its...
Roundup: Moratorium on AI laws / Interest rates / Worst housing market
Struck from megabill: A moratorium on state-based artificial intelligence laws was struck from the Trump megabill Monday night in a 99-1 vote in the...
This employment scam is on the rise in the Capital Region
Have you recently received a text from Amazon, Target or Indeed offering you a job that seems too good to be true? You’re not...
States are bracing for the impact as revenue growth slips
State budgets across the country are feeling the pinch as governors increasingly are suggesting spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: Trump’s megabill / Mississippi River bridge / Luxury spending
Debate in Congress: The Senate stalled after a tense overnight session as GOP leaders struggled to rally support for Trump’s sweeping tax and spending...
What to know about LSU’s $215M dorm project
The LSU Board of Supervisors approved plans on Friday for two new residence halls that will add 1,266 beds across 650 units on the...
‘LaPolitics’: Welcome to Louisiana’s Republican US Senate primary
With Louisiana moving to a closed primary model in April and Republican U.S. Senate candidates jockeying for their moderate-to-conservative shares of the electoral pie,...
Baton Rouge is listed among America’s 100 best cities
A new report from Canadian consulting firm Resonance Consultancy ranks America’s “100 Best Cities” for 2025.
Coming in at No. 94? None other than Baton...
