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Former Gov. Blanco dies
Headed state during Katrina, Rita By The Associated Press Former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Stephanie Landry, wrkf.org, ... Read more
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State initiative promotes veteran-owned businesses
The state of Louisiana recently launched its “Veterans First” Business initiative to promote veteran-owned businesses. The initiative was ... Read more
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DOTD: Proposed I-10 bridge plan ‘can be done’
But disagrees with ‘aggressive’ timeline, solely private funds The proposed P3 public/private partnership to finance a new Interstate ... Read more
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Area lawmakers express support for bridge plan
Several state lawmakers representing Southwest Louisiana said on Tuesday that they fully support a plan to have a ... Read more
Editorials
State taking steps to change
The American Press Sexual harassment accusations against ex-Secretary of State Tom Schedler and a former aide to Gov. ... Read more
Local News
Sowela partnering with industry
Governor tours community college Gov. John Bel Edwards toured Sowela Technical Community College on Tuesday, marking his first ... Read more
Editorials
Louisiana targeting human trafficking
The American Press Louisiana has quickly become a leading state in the war against human trafficking. State Sen. ... Read more
Editorials
Support for death penalty declining
The American Press Is the death penalty losing support in Louisiana? The statistics indicate that it is, but ... Read more
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Lawyers in Calcasieu weigh in on ITEP
‘Tax authority is subject to open meetings law’ Decisions regarding Calcasieu’s industrial tax exemption applications are made with ... Read more
Business
Officials defend tax incentives for industrial projects
Long-term benefits include sales tax gains, temporary and permanent jobs Taxpayers should take into account the long-term benefits ... Read more