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CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30

Mar 30, 2021 10:44AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments...

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Proposed Tax Changes for Louisiana Oil and Gas Draw Industry Opposition

Jan 27, 2021 10:28AM ● By News Desk

A proposal to simplify how Louisiana taxes oil and gas has drawn opposition from industry groups who say the changes...

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President Joe Biden Set To Accomplish 11 Key Actions Within First Few Weeks In Office

Jan 20, 2021 11:56AM ● By News Desk

Biden's priority list includes: Stopping all construction of the Southern Border Wall, Rejoining the World Health Organization & Paris Climate Agmt & Revoking the Keystone XL pipeline permit

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American Airlines To Offer New Direct Air Service From LFT Regional Airport to Charlotte, NC

Jan 20, 2021 10:17AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Regional Airport announced this week that American Airlines will expand its daily service to include non-stop flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport...

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Living Alone Has More Impact on Mental Health of Young Adults Than Older Adults

Jan 13, 2021 02:06PM ● By News Desk

Younger adults living alone were more likely than older adults living alone to report symptoms of both anxiety and depression...

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SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First

Jan 11, 2021 04:53PM ● By Press Release

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Community Financial Institutions get dedicated access starting application today...

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Construction Underway For Amazon Fulfillment Center in Carencro

Dec 22, 2020 03:43PM ● By News Desk

Located in Lafayette Parish, the fulfillment center is projected to result in nearly 1,400 new direct and indirect jobs - Amazon's capital investment in the facility to be $100 million...

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Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Dec 22, 2020 01:04PM ● By News Desk

U.S. House and Senate approve a $900 billion stimulus bill that, if signed by President Donald Trump, will provide more aid to struggling small businesses and send a second round of direct payments to Americans

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LT Gov. Billy Nungesser Blasts New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell - Personal Agenda Over State Tourism

Dec 15, 2020 02:01PM ● By News Desk

Mayor Cantrell wants no part of Lauren Daigle or worldwide exposure for New Orleans or Louisiana... Actions Thwart Plans to Move Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration.

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Poll Finds Gulf State Voters Overwhelmingly Support Offshore Energy Exploration and Sensible Energy Solutions

Sep 24, 2020 10:45AM ● By News Desk

An overwhelming majority of voters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama support sensible offshore exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico, a new poll from @CEAorg reveals...

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Mitsubishi Power and Entergy to Collaborate and Help Decarbonize Utilities in Four States

Sep 24, 2020 10:27AM ● By Press Release

Mitsubishi Power and Entergy Corporation signed a joint development agreement to bring decarbonization projects to Entergy in four states. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

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MAYOR-PRESIDENT GUILLORY OPTS-IN LAFAYETTE PARISH BARS

Sep 23, 2020 05:10PM ● By News Desk

LFT Parish falls below 5% COVID-19 positivity rate for two consecutive weeks, thus qualifying for Phase 3 reopening of bars in the parish to open for on-premises consumption at the full extent authorized by the Governor’s current proclamation.

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Estimate: Hurricane Laura caused $1.6 billion in losses for Louisiana agriculture and forestry

Sep 16, 2020 06:33AM ● By David Jacobs I The Center Square

Louisiana agriculture and forestry losses in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laure estimated to be more than hurricanes Katrina and Rita combined...

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Lafayette City-Parish To Receive $7.1 Million for COVID Relief Efforts

Aug 10, 2020 01:20PM ● By News Desk

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced that the Lafayette City-Parish government is receiving more than $7.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds...

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USDA To Purchase $30 Mil In U.S. Shrimp As Part Of Emergency Food Assistance Efforts During Pandemic

Aug 10, 2020 11:29AM ● By News Desk

Louisiana's Lt. Governor Nungesser calls the decision a step in the right direction; Urges assistance for the entire seafood industry...

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