Plant maintenance will boost Capital Region construction jobs in 2022

Sluggish growth in the industrial sector is preventing the number of Louisiana construction jobs from bouncing back to their pre-pandemic levels, though that might be about to change, says Ken Naquin, CEO of the Louisiana Association of General Contractors. 

Arbitration versus litigation: Which is better for settling business disputes?

One of the main selling points of choosing arbitration over the courtroom to settle business disputes is the ability to save money, but arbitration isn’t necessarily cheaper. 

PSC rules for stronger grid, abandoned poles won’t come until late 2022

The Louisiana Public Service Commission expects to finish crafting rules regarding strengthening the electricity distribution grid and taking care of abandoned utility poles during the second half of next year, according to Commissioner Craig Greene’s office.

Once again Louisiana’s business tax climate ranks low among states

The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana's business tax climate 42nd among states in its annual ranking, but improvement should be on the way.

The Metro Council’s redistricting challenge

In East Baton Rouge Parish, the once-in-a-decade effort to redraw political boundaries is barely getting started but it has already led to a lawsuit threat and a consultant quitting in frustration.

Business lessons from the military: Have a process, but stay flexible

Patrick Downs, a civil engineer with Forte & Tablada, spent almost a year deployed with the National Guard in Iraq, returning in October.

Build Baton Rouge launching CEO search

The board that oversees East Baton Rouge Parish’s redevelopment authority will meet tomorrow and begin the search to find a replacement for outgoing CEO Chris Tyson.

Louisiana craft brewers launch public campaign for regulation overhaul

The Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild has put up more than 30 billboards in Lake Charles to urge lawmakers in town for the annual LegisGator event to take a hard look at how the state regulates the craft beer industry, Executive Director Cary Koch says. 

The Metro Council’s redistricting puzzle

The once-in-a-decade redistricting effort is barely getting started in East Baton Rouge Parish but it has already led to a lawsuit threat and a consultant quitting in frustration.

Supply chain snags, aging workforce fuel demand for truckers, training

Providers of commercial truck driving training are seeing more applicants seeking to fill what industry leaders say is a driver shortage.