David Jacobs, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Legislation would let communities create stormwater utility systems

A bill that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature would allow political subdivisions to charge utility fees to fund stormwater management programs

Baton Rouge General ousts chief nursing officer

Monica Nijoka is out as vice president and chief nursing officer at Baton Rouge...

Rouses Markets plans oasis in north Baton Rouge food desert

Rouses Markets is planning to build a new, full-service grocery store in north Baton...

Will Louisiana Legislature’s independence live past Democratic governor?

The Louisiana Legislature usually waits until the session’s last moments to pass the state...

Cajun Ready Mix Concrete sells to international firm

Holcim, an international cement and concrete company headquartered in Switzerland, has acquired Cajun Ready...

Insurers paid out more than $15B to state’s property owners for 2020, 2021 hurricanes

Insurers paid out almost $15.1 billion to Louisiana property owners in response to hurricanes...

Louisiana construction jobs rebound but remain below pre-pandemic level

Construction employment in April exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, but Louisiana isn’t one...

Is there a path for compromise on local ITEP input?

During this year’s session of the Louisiana Legislature, the business lobby easily fought off...

Louisiana’s 4.1% unemployment rate higher than national average

Louisiana’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in April, down from 6.1% a year ago but...

Biden administration promises offshore plan but isn’t committing to lease sales

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says the department will release a...