It's time to Love the Boot, don't pollute
Love the Boot Week kicks off today and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said there are more than 600 clean-up and beautification events planned in all 64 parishes aimed at cleaning up litter in Louisiana, April 20th through the 28th. "We'll be cleaning up all over Louisiana, but we encourage people to clean up all the...
2h ago
Fibrebond announces 50-million dollar expansion to its production facility in Minden
Big economic development news in northwest Louisiana as industrial manufacturer Fibrebond announces a 50-million dollar expansion of its production facility in Minden. Officials say this will result in an estimated 650 new jobs to support the expansion. Mayor Nick Cox says Fibrebond is the cornerstone of Webster Parish...
15h ago
Legislation to remove required 30 min break for working minors advances
Legislation to remove the required 30-minute meal period for minors who work five or more hours advances from the House Labor Committee. Bill author, Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder said of the businesses he owns in Louisiana, the required break forces his employees who want to work to lose 30 minutes of pay...
17h ago
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Major changes could be coming to the state's public records laws
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approves legislation that critics say will gut the state's public records law at every level. It would prohibit the public from obtaining any government documents involved in decision making. The bill's author, Turkey Creek Senator Heather Cloud, says they are trying to prevent...
Apr 17, 2024
Bill to create gun-free zone in New Orleans' entertainment district pulled
Legislation to create a gun-free zone in New Orleans' entertainment district was voluntarily deferred in House Criminal Justice. Bill author Representative Alonzo Knox urged committee members to ask local law enforcement in their districts what they think about the law that goes into effect July 4th allowing for concea...
Apr 17, 2024
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