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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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Louisiana Auditor Reviews State Tax Incentives, Questions Contract Enforcement

Jan 03, 2020 08:45AM ● By News Desk

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the state’s economic development department isn’t doing enough to monitor its agreements with private contractors...

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LA AG Files Lawsuit Challenging California's Law Prohibiting Importation and Sale of Alligator Products

Dec 16, 2019 11:28AM ● By News Desk

LA Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Office has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California Law that bans the importation and sale of alligator products derived from the reptile...

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Louisiana Revenue Projection Rejected Once Again

Dec 13, 2019 06:38PM ● By Staff Writer

LA Republican leader blocked the establishment of a new state revenue forecast, citing an inaccurate estimate. The move complicates Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ability to craft an executive budget

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