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Should Katrina’s anniversary be a state holiday? These local leaders think so
State Rep. Alonzo Knox still gets emotional about Katrina when he speaks about the destruction it caused 19 years ago. “The impact of it can't be overstated,” Knox said. “It still impacts the day-to-day lives of many. It still impacts our fragile infrastructure. It still impacts our economy.”
New initiative aimed at helping Louisiana military members thrive after service
Louisiana launched a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military members thrive in Louisiana after their service ends. The organization will help service members connect with opportunities to secure their future in Louisiana.
Lottery for black bear hunting permits opens Thursday
BATON ROUGE - Though the 2024 bear hunting season doesn't open until December, the lottery to obtain a permit to participate opens Thursday. The lottery will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 25, allowing hunters to earn one of only ten permits. Lottery applicants can submit applications through the Department...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Ice Industries to establish roll forming facility for solar industry
Ice Industries Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in early 2025, initially focused on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic solar panels that First Solar Inc. expects to start manufacturing in New Iberia in the second half of 2025.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser spoke at Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana is known for its food, music and culture. Tourists from all over come here to the state to see and taste what we have to offer. And a sampling of what makes Louisiana unique was on full display this week in Shreveport during the annual Louisiana Travel Summit, featuring Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as the guest speaker.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Makes A Breakthrough In Louisiana
Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived Tesla's lawsuit alleging that dealers and organizations in the state have worked in unison to bar the electric vehicle manufacturer from selling directly to consumers. Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tesla Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Tesla, filed a lawsuit in the U.S....
ATC ends roving beer sales at Sugar Bowl, other college sports events
the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is ordering universities that employ roving beer sellers to cease the practice. According to ATC Commissioner Ernest Legier, it’s an old policy that’s seeing renewed enforcement.
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