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It's official: Applied Digital is building a $3. 6 B data center in central Louisiana
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (268+ words) Applied Digital, a digital infrastructure developer based in Dallas, is investing $3. 6 billion to develop an artificial intelligence campus in Rapides Parish. Daily Report reported on Applied Digital's plans in March. State officials formally announced the project at a press conference…...
Louisiana wants to turn coastal challenges into companies
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Louisiana Innovation on Wednesday announced the launch of the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana, a new innovation lab located at The Water Institute in Baton Rouge. The initiative, unveiled during Louisiana Innovation's annual Innovation Day event in downtown Baton Rouge,…...
A $370 M microchip facility is coming to north Louisiana
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (297+ words) Radiance is an employee-owned defense contractor with offices in Baton Rouge and Shreveport. The company's new 40, 000-square-foot north Louisiana facility will house microchip research and development, design and fabrication operations. News of the project arrives amid President Donald Trump's push…...
Here's how Louisiana colleges are cashing in on sports betting
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) Though not directly related to the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, a new Louisiana law is directing millions of dollars in sports betting tax revenue to college athletic programs across the state, Business Report writes in its latest issue. The measure'House…...
Louisiana's job losses are rising
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) Louisiana's initial unemployment insurance claims rose slightly for the week ending July 26, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state reported 1, 914 initial" Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading…...
La Politics: A late entry adds wrinkles to the New Orleans ballot
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (560+ words) A few weeks ago, the field for the New Orleans mayoral election seemed to be pretty well set. New Orleans City Councilmember Helena Moreno appeared to be the frontrunner to replace term-limited La Toya Cantrell, with a chance to win…...
Leaders for a Better Louisiana promises to be a "think-and-do" tank
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) 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 a Better Louisiana'have merged to form a new entity: Leaders for a Better Louisiana. As Business Report…...
Louisiana is responding to chronic absenteeism with a new strategy
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) 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 Education last month launched The Power of Presence, a comprehensive attendance strategy aimed at helping…...
Louisiana's $80 M energy efficiency program is under fire
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (235+ words) A little-known Louisiana program has funneled nearly $80 million into energy efficiency upgrades for schools, parks, and other public buildings'without competitive bidding or independent oversight, Floodlight writes." Funded by utility ratepayers and overseen by the state's Public Service Commission, the initiative…...
Louisiana initial jobless claims up nearly 16% from the previous week
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) Louisiana's initial unemployment insurance claims increased for the week ending June 7, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state reported 2, 471 initial claims, up from 2, 131 the previous week'a 15. 9% increase. Compared to the same period last year, when 2, 193 initial…...