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LSU research well will enhance study of carbon storage technology
State, industry and LSU engineering officials gathered Friday afternoon to mark the start of a university-based carbon ...
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Elevating IT services: How Gulf South Technology Solutions goes beyond the basics
Sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions When it comes to managed IT services, many businesses settle for a one-size-fits ...
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Why veterans face tougher challenges in launching startups
Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.
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Here’s how the state’s corporate tax cut plan could hurt small businesses
As the House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony last week on Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to reduce the corporate income tax rate and sunset a wide variety of tax credits and exemptions, some ...
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Reform proposals won’t change Louisiana’s most lucrative tax break
While many of the state’s tax breaks face the ax as Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform proposal swaps them for lower income tax rates, Louisiana’s most lucrative—and one of the most controversial—corporate ...
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See where Louisiana ranks when it comes to state tax competitiveness
Calculator with text Tax. Calculator, currency, bills and pen. Business, finance conceptual. top view The influential Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 40th overall in its 2025 State Tax Competitiveness ...
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Roundup: John Fleming / Grace Hebert Curtis / Cigna and Humana
Joining Trump’s team?: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming said President-elect Donald Trump’s team has contacted him about a possible appointment in the administration. In a weekend interview, Fleming ...
Baton Rouge Business Report2d
This Government Street business is closing
Arts and entertainment spot DIY Disco will close at the end of the month, the business announced on social media Friday. ...
Baton Rouge Business Report2d
LSU tiger provider has a history mistreatment citations―and animal escapes
After months of brainstorming, Gov. Jeff Landry and other supporters have found a live tiger to attend this Saturday’s LSU-Alabama game. But officials are remaining tightlipped on who will be ...
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See how Louisiana’s unemployment claims compare to the nation
Initial unemployment insurance claims picked up just slightly in Louisiana last week, according to the latest figures, as ...
Baton Rouge Business Report2d
Oil change facility near Burbank changes hands for $2.5M
The Express Oil Change property on Creek Centre Drive near Burbank Drive changed hands recently. The Lee Family Trust, based ...
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Mortgage rates rise for 6th straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the sixth straight week, returning to its highest level since early July. The rate ticked up to 6.79% from 6.72% last week, mortgage buyer ...