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This oil company faces federal charges for alleged Clean Water Act violations
Federal authorities have indicted Phillips 66 in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities announced Thursday.
The Texas-based company, which...
Sen. Bill Cassidy is looking ahead to 2026
For more than a month, Sen. Bill Cassidy's team has laid the groundwork for a shock-and-awe campaign, touting a $5.8-million war chest and releasing...
Mike Polito endorses Sid Edwards; Ted James responds
MAPP CEO Mike Polito—once a financial and vocal backer of Democrat Ted James—has endorsed Republican Sid Edwards for mayor.
Polito sent an email announcing his...
Roundup: SBA leadership / Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion / Red Lobster
Who’s next?: While Pres. Donald Trump has named most of his new Cabinet, there has been little speculation over who will be the next...
Here’s the latest on Nexus Louisiana’s CEO search
Sixteen candidates have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s new permanent leader.
Anita Tillman, co-chair of the selection committee overseeing the Nexus CEO search, provided an...
LSU launches a new minor for future developers
Three LSU departments have partnered up to offer a new academic minor for those with aspirations for development.
Students who complete the Real Estate Design,...
Where Golden Chick is expanding next
Golden Chick, a Texas-based restaurant franchise, opened its second Baton Rouge location on Wednesday.
The newly restaurant is located at 9445 Greenwell Springs Road. Golden...
What to know about this week’s mortgage rate increase
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 7% this week, climbing to its highest level since July.
The rate...
How international imports hurt the state’s shrimping industry
What was once booming shrimping communities in south Louisiana are now mostly abandoned as the state’s shrimping industry continues to grapple with international imports,...
See which downtown restaurant has new owners
Rick Volland, the owner of Capital City Grill and Stroubes Seafood and Steaks, has added another downtown restaurant to his portfolio.
Volland purchased Downtown Seafood...
Roundup: Special session update / Bank losses / Potential tariffs
Up for consideration: The Louisiana Senate has a full plate of business to consider on Thursday with more than two dozen House bills up...
Low US natural gas prices are fueling Louisiana’s chemical boom
Louisiana’s chemical sector continues to benefit from one decisive advantage: natural gas prices that significantly undercut those in Europe and Asia.
That’s according to economist...
What the Fed’s rate cut could mean to local and state governments
The Federal Reserve’s anticipated second key rate cut could benefit state and local governments along with the average consumer, the Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The lower...
LSU’s Jay Johnson shares his secrets for building a dream team in business
Building successful teams in sports or business takes work.
In the latest episode of Business Report’s Strictly Business, LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson shared his...
Walmart is placing its holiday bets on higher income shoppers this year
Higher income shoppers are making up the bulk of customers driving market share gains for one of the nation’s largest retail behemoths, the Washington...
Could a second Trump term spur oil and gas hiring? What a Louisiana recruiter...
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office could result in an uptick in oil and gas hiring—at least at first.
That’s according to Dave...
South Louisiana is looking for a permanent solution to saltwater intrusion
For a third year in a row, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has crept up the Mississippi River, threatening the water supplies of...
This coffee chain location just sold for $2.5M
The land on which the Essen Lane 7Brew sits recently changed hands after a New York-based real estate investment trust bought the property across...
Roundup: Mayoral runoff debate / Ruth’s Chris Steak House / Buc-ee’s
Runoff: Both candidates in the runoff election for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish have agreed to take part in a televised debate at...
Early planning is key when exiting from a business
Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be...
