Louisiana has the best business climate for construction, according to a report from American Builders and Contractors. Vice President of Governmental Affairs with ABC of Louisiana, John Walters, hopes this ranking will persuade more companies to build in Louisiana.

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Walters says they’re working to help people advance their skills in this industry.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter in the Bayou State. State climatologist Barry Keim says it’s time for Louisianans to break out their cold weather gear.

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Keim says today high temperatures will only be in the 40s for most of the state.

US Senator Bill Cassidy’s mental healthcare reform bill is on its way to be signed into law by the president. Cassidy says this legislation gives family members more access to their loved one’s doctors.

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Cassidy says the bill will also keep mentally ill people out of jails and get them into treatment.

As holiday party invitations start flooding your inbox, Tulane business professor Mark Rosa has some do’s and don’ts for your office Christmas party. He says it’s important for people to circulate and detach from technology.

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Rosa also warns against talking shop and running out early.