Kristen Mosbrucker
Baton Rouge Advocate
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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One of the last coal-fired power plants in Louisiana to close, laying off dozens
One of the last coal-fired power plants in Louisiana is shutting down and laying off dozens of workers in DeSoto Parish. → Read More
ExxonMobil ramps back up construction on $500M expansion after pause
After hitting the pause button during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, ExxonMobil is back on track to open its $500 million polyolefin expansion by the end of 2022. → Read More
State to grill businesses after falling short on jobs for economic incentives
The state board which oversees economic incentive contracts with manufacturers is looking to hold several companies accountable for jobs they promised but did not deliver. → Read More
Contract worker at BASF site in Ascension Parish died after chemical exposure
A contract worker at the BASF Geismar facility died after being exposed to an unspecified chemical on Friday. → Read More
Hospitality jobs leading economic recovery in major Louisiana metro areas
The Baton Rouge metro area added back 6,500 jobs over a 12 month period ending in August to reach 384,600 total nonfarm jobs. → Read More
New flood insurance rate hikes in Louisiana higher than FEMA estimates; politicians push for delay
Many homeowners looking to buy new policies under revamped rates for the National Flood Insurance Program are getting sticker shock, with prices for even low-risk areas in some cases running → Read More
Major railways closed after Hurricane Ida, cutting off chemical plants
Several chemical manufacturing sites were temporarily cut off from getting supplies by rail because of debris and washed-away tracks caused by Hurricane Ida. → Read More
More than $107M in grants for live entertainment venues awarded in Louisiana; see where
The federal program meant to aid live performance venues shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic has now awarded $107.3 million across 126 organizations in Louisiana. → Read More
Exxon inks deal for its Port-Allen-made products with budget airline
ExxonMobil expects to manufacture products in Port Allen for a small budget airline in a new deal. → Read More
Baton Rouge May hotel bookings outstrip 2019 rate
Baton Rouge hotel occupancy edged past not just pandemic era levels but even traveler demand in 2019 for the weekend before Memorial Day. → Read More
Feds take big step forward to evaluate wind off the coast of Louisiana; here's how
Another step toward wind projects aimed at generating energy off the coast of Louisiana and other Gulf states is being taken by the Biden administration. → Read More
Baton Rouge area manufacturers look to hire workers and contractors as demand picks up
Nearly one-third of industrial plant managers expect to increase contractor employment in the next six months, while 41% expect to hire company employees as well, as the global economy rebounds → Read More
Biggest Baton Rouge casino says no masks required to gamble, eat
L’Auberge Baton Rouge, the largest casino in the region, has dropped its mask requirement for all guests when visiting to eat, play and gamble. → Read More
Powerful state board may change ITEP economic incentive process for more local control
A state board that oversees billions of dollars in property tax breaks for manufacturers is considering taking another step toward giving more power to local officials. → Read More
Baton Rouge added thousands of jobs since January as economy rebounds
The Baton Rouge metro area added 3,800 jobs between January and February as the region continues its slow recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
No April music at Beauvoir Park: All events called off until May 'at least,' officials say
Organizers of an outdoor live music venue and event space in Baton Rouge, Beauvoir Park, canceled all of its events for "at least the next month", beginning on April 1. → Read More
New unemployment claims in Louisiana continue to slide amid COVID recovery
New unemployment claims across Louisiana dropped to 6,909 from 7,195 one week before, according to U.S. Department of Labor data released on Thursday. → Read More
Why jobs recovery in Baton Rouge may be lagging peer cities
Baton Rouge is lagging markets of similar size in one key indicator in its economic recovery — jobs. → Read More
Allstate dropping auto rates in Louisiana as fewer drivers hit the road
Allstate expects to drop its auto insurance rates by 3% on average and as much as 7% for some customers, with fewer drivers on roadways during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
How an environmental fine over horse manure nearly halted the Amazon deal in Carencro
A lingering environmental penalty nearly halted the deal between Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. and developers of the former Carencro horse racing track over ponds where manure collected for years, according to → Read More