GET DAILY REPORT FREE
What to know about Livingston Parish’s proposed rules governing power plants
Livingston Parish is looking to establish its first comprehensive regulations for power plants with a proposed ordinance set to be introduced Thursday to the...
How November is reshaping the traditional travel calendar
November is increasingly emerging as a new “shoulder season” for American travelers, offering a window between the peak fall travel period and the holiday...
Louisiana restricts the use of community air data as federal monitoring declines
Across the U.S., the public air-monitoring system is shrinking just as pollution risks are becoming more complex, Floodlight reports.
Federal funding for monitoring has fallen...
Be part of Business Report’s 2026 Forty Under 40 issue
Special Promotion
This November, Business Report will introduce its 2026 Forty Under 40 class, celebrating the Capital Region’s rising stars and movers and shakers who...
Baton Rouge is projected to lead Louisiana in job growth through 2034
The Baton Rouge region is expected to lead Louisiana in employment growth over the next decade, adding 20,928 jobs through 2034.
That’s according to new...
A closer look at Amazon’s drone delivery operation in Baton Rouge
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery operation in Baton Rouge is part of a broader expansion that aims to bring the service to nearly 500...
Roundup: New port director named / Interest rates / Anthropic researcher resigns
Preparing handoff: Jay Hardman, who has led the Port of Greater Baton Rouge as executive director since 2006, will retire on Dec. 1 after...
Baton Rouge to host a massive scavenger hunt event in 2027
Baton Rouge has been selected to host what Visit Baton Rouge is calling the world’s largest scavenger hunt event over Memorial Day weekend next...
A new mission for fusion: Testing America’s nuclear arsenal
The U.S. is entering a new phase of nuclear weapons modernization, with private fusion technology emerging as a tool for testing and maintaining the...
Ascension Zoning Commission will weigh new data center rules today
Ascension Parish is moving to establish where data centers can be built—and who must bear the costs and community impacts of bringing the power-intensive...
Influencer marketing can bring a boom, but will it last?
Influencer marketing has become a polarizing issue, with some businesses and venues pushing back against creators while others see significant value in the exposure...
Roundup: Project Dynamo support / Public defender deficits / Oil hits $100
Rare earth rush: Aclara Resources has received a letter of interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for up to $750 million to support Project...
Local CEO warns of ‘algorithmic bias’ with AI-powered hiring
Artificial intelligence has found its way into the hiring process, helping employers sift through résumés, identify qualified candidates and streamline recruiting.
But handing too much...
Ascension economic development pipeline holds $22B in potential investment
The Ascension Parish Economic Development Corporation has recorded $347 million in announced capital investment and 46 new jobs so far this year, according to...
The ‘amnesia tax’: How frictionless payments fuel mindless spending
The rise of frictionless payment technology may be making it easier for consumers to lose track of their spending, contributing to what the author...
From pirate to partner? Suno rewrites its AI music strategy
The AI music company Suno is attempting to transform its contentious relationship with the music industry by shifting away from a model trained on...
Trade war revs up as US bans Canadian alcohol and motorcycles
The U.S. is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House said Tuesday,...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Another sugar substitute raises heart concerns
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
Cutting back on sugar? Take a peek at the ingredient label before reaching for a sugar-free treat. Recent research has...
Metro Council to consider new financing terms for Sports Illustrated resort
The Metro Council on Wednesday will introduce a proposal to overhaul and extend the public financing arrangement for the downtown Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol...
Roundup: Marine research / Boating rule changes / Rising rent prices
Political battleground: Louisiana lawmakers have created a commission to study how to maximize the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium— a marine research consortium with about...
