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LWC Launches Effort to Get Louisianans Back to Work
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has launched the “Back to Work Louisiana” campaign, an effort aimed at putting people back to work as federally boosted unemployment benefits expire.
LDWF: Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License Not Going Away
Starting June 1st of next year $300 individual lifetime hunting and fishing licenses will be phased out but sportsmen will still be able to buy a $500 combination lifetime hunting and fishing license.
Could the Louisiana Legislature be Heading Towards a Four-Day Veto Session?
Now that Governor Edwards has vetoed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which would prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in female sports, will we see a veto session?
Gov. Edwards Signs Legislation Preventing Employment Discrimination Against Those Charged But Not Convicted
Governor Edwards signs legislation that should help prevent employment discrimination against those who were charged but never convicted of a crime.
FDA Approval of Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Met With Backlash
Two weeks ago, the FDA approved the first drug to treat Alzheimer’s in more than 15 years,
Lumber Prices Plummet, Opening the Door for Middle and Lower Income Home Buyers to Reenter the Market
The price of lumber has dropped precipitously to under $900 dollars per thousand feet after hitting a record high of $1,686 per thousand feet early last month.
Post COVID Conditions Formally Named by CDC
The CDC has formally acknowledged the growing problem of patients who are suffering symptoms long after a COVID infection, calling the diagnosis Post COVID Conditions.
Discovery at LSU Health New Orleans of Compound Could Treat and Protect Against COVID
Researchers at LSU-Health New Orleans have created a compound that mimics a protective chemical in our brain and retina of the eye and discover it can also protect against COVID.
Flash Flood Watches Posted as Tropical Weather Moves Through Southeast Louisiana
Soon-to-be Tropical Storm Claudette is expected to make landfall near Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes during the overnight and cross over the New Orleans area Saturday morning.
State Launches Vaccine Lottery Incentive Program
The state is launching a vaccine incentive lottery program that will give out 2.4 million dollars in total prizes to Louisianans who get their shot.