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Louisiana governor and treasurer resolve dispute over unclaimed property; constitutional amendment advances

Jun 25, 2020 01:57PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s governor and treasurer have ended their fight over how to handle unclaimed assets held by the state, allowing a potential constitutional amendment to protect that money to move forward...

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THC Test Results From Louisiana Grown Industrial Hemp Are Positive

Jun 25, 2020 01:38PM ● By Press Release

LA Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry tested Louisiana grown hemp for THC concentration levels which came in below the maximum legal limit of .3% total THC...

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Officials: Louisiana's Unemployment Fund Can Last 16 Weeks at Current Spending Rate

May 15, 2020 03:13PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s unemployment insurance fund contains about $840 million, enough to maintain the current unprecedented rate of spending for about 16 weeks, officials said...

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U.S. Rig Count Drops For Ninth Consecutive Week

May 15, 2020 02:59PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Active number of U.S. rigs drilling for oil and gas has fallen for the ninth consecutive week, down -35 to an all-time low of 339, says report...

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Donates Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets to Benefit COVID-19 Patients in Louisiana

Mar 30, 2020 12:46PM ● By News Desk

A.G. Jeff Landry & Sen. Fred Mills Announce Donation of 400,000 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets from Amneal Pharmaceuticals to Benefit Coronavirus Patients in LA. Hydroxychloroquine has been identified as a possible treatment for COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Raising Cane’s: America’s Fastest-Growing Chicken Brand – Unveils Industry-Leading Restaurant Partner Program

Mar 11, 2020 02:26PM ● By Press Release

Cane's Program Initiative is designed to create millionaires out of Restaurant Leaders and help fuel brand’s continued growth...

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Our Lady of Lourdes and Acadian Ambulance Announce New Partnership

Feb 21, 2020 03:56PM ● By Press Release

Custom, co-branded ambulance is the first of its kind to serve the healthcare needs of Acadiana families...

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Lafayette Based IT Firm Plans Relocation After Purchasing Iconic Oil Center Building

Feb 19, 2020 03:12PM ● By News Desk

RADER purchases the iconic Piccadilly building in the Lafayette Oil Center, where it plans to relocate its operations...

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Mayor-President Josh Guillory To Push For Repeal Of Newly Formed Taxing Districts

Feb 18, 2020 01:28PM ● By News Desk

Guillory believes that introduction and consideration of the ordinance will provide an opportunity for further community discussion surrounding these controversial new entities with taxing powers...

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Honoring Coach Robichaux: New UL Lafayette product line pays tribute to ‘36’

Feb 13, 2020 02:07PM ● By News Desk

The new line of limited-edition merchandise "36 Collection" that honors Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns coaching icon, Coach Tony Robichaux will be available starting Friday, February 14, 2020...

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Louisiana Republican Legislators Hope to Find Common Ground With Democratic Governor

Feb 11, 2020 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Though they hold large Republican majorities, Louisiana legislative leaders on Tuesday pledged to address difficult issues with legislation the Democratic governor would be willing to sign...

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Guillory Appoints New Chief Communications Officer

Feb 10, 2020 03:02PM ● By News Desk

Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed Jamie Angelle Chief Communications Officer for LCG... Angelle is expected to begin on March 2nd...

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Independent Auditor Called In To Investigation Possible Wrongdoing With LUS

Feb 06, 2020 05:40PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Louisiana State Police to be asked to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by some LUS employees who reportedly deleted company emails and records...

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LA Small Business Protection Act Launched To Inform Business Owners Of Potentially Negatively New Regulations

Feb 06, 2020 01:21PM ● By News Desk

LA Sec. of State Kyle Ardoin rolls out Small Business Protection Act to help small business owners aware of proposed regulations that could negatively impact their company(s)...

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Rush Limbaugh Announces He Has "Advanced Lung Cancer"

Feb 03, 2020 03:26PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announced on Monday during his nationally syndicated radio show that he had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer...

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