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The uphill battle to bring women into construction jobs could be lost under Trump
By Jessica Kutz The 19th For decades, women have worked diligently to carve out a space in the construction workforce, where discrimination and sexual harassment
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Louisiana lawmakers dissect personal injury laws as attorney-legislators protest
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — House lawmakers advanced six bills targeting personal injury lawsuits Tuesday in the opening salvo of the Louisiana Legislature’s
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By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA.com) — Target is losing more than its commitment to equity, it’s losing customers. For the eighth consecutive week, shoppers have turned away from the ... CF Industries, Japanese partners to build $4B ‘blue’ ammonia plant in Ascension Parish
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The world’s largest “blue” ammonia plant will be built in Ascension Parish and create more than 100 permanent jobs, Gov. Jeff Landry and the companies involved ... These companies doing business in Louisiana want to disconnect from pricey utilities
By Pam Radtke Contributing writer (Floodlight) — “Horrifying.” That’s what one consumer advocate calls a projected 90 percent increase in electricity prices for customers of electric utility, Entergy Louisiana, between 2018 and ... Union protections axed under Trump’s new order
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA.com) — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order eliminating collective bargaining rights for federal employees across the government, a move civil rights leaders ... DEI rollback costs Target billions and loyalty
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA.com) — Target continues to face mounting financial and reputational fallout after reversing course on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant has lost ... DEI rollback costs Target billions and loyalty
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (BlackPressUSA.com) — Target continues to face mounting financial and reputational fallout after reversing course on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant has lost ... Hyundai to build $5.8b steel mill in Louisiana
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — South Korean automaker Hyundai announced Monday that it plans to build a $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana to manufacture metal alloys for the company’s ... Louisiana wind energy proponents change their tune as Trump pauses development
By Elise Plunk Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Wind energy has gained some momentum in Louisiana, where there has been bipartisan support for policy to launch the alternative power source off its coast. ...
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