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Landry announces launch of largest broadband expansion program in state history
Special to the American Press Gov. Jeff Landry today announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program. This program allows for the distribution of $1.355 billion in funding to support broadband access throughout the state. This initiative will expand broadband access to 140,000 locations — including 100,000 homes (60,000 of which are in rural parishes), 35,000 […]
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MIAMI - More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer.The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the job Friday in response to AT&T's failure to bargain in good faith. Workers have been attempting to reach a new contract since June. The labor organization said AT&T did not send representatives to the bargaining table who had the authority to make decisions and that the company has reneged on agreements made in bargaining."Our...
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Louisiana Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Louisiana shoppers in Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
Find Out How Low Louisiana Ranks When It Comes To Gender Equality
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Here in South Louisiana we are raised to respect our wives, moms, maw maws, and women in general. For the most part, I'd say we do a good job, but that ends when you leave Acadiana. With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking just 43rd for gender equality worldwide, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women's Equality in 2024 to determine where women receive the most equal treatment in American society. Where does Louisiana rank?
Treasurer Fleming’s banking stance is purely political, impractical and at the public’s expense
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming has recommended the state not work with Bank of America as a fiscal agent because of the financial institution’s environmental, social and governance principles. Conservatives have opposed such ESG standards, arguing they’re a form of corporate discrimination. “This decision was not entered into lightly but was made because there is evidence […]
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