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Louisiana posts biggest rise in U.S. construction job growth

A new analysis of federal labor data by the Associated General Contractors of America shows that Louisiana had the nation’s highest construction employment growth rate over the past year, with employment rising 7.7% between...

NDAs have become central to the pursuit of Louisiana megaprojects

Over the last couple of years, Louisiana has increasingly relied on NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) during negotiations with investors of potential megaprojects, WWNO – New Orleans Public Radio reports. David Cuillier, director of the Joseph...

White House pushes states, power providers to shield consumers from data center costs

State governors and electricity companies are being urged by the White House to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills from data centers, reports The Associated Press. The president first announced a voluntary pledge with...

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Ascension Parish’s RPCC preps for rapid ramp up in local P-Tech demand

To meet growing demand for process technology graduates, River Parishes Community College is launching evening process technology classes at Donaldsonville High School this fall for working adults and parents, reports Ascension Business Report. The...

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