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FEMA grants extension to May 9 for filing flood losses

Source: wwltv.com - Feb 4, 2017

FEMA has granted a request from Louisiana’s insurance commissioner to extend a deadline for victims of the August 2016 floods to file their final proof-of-loss forms to their flood insurers,... Read more >

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Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe to close after filing for bankruptcy protection

Source: wdsu.com - Jan 31, 2017

he Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe will close its doors by the end of February, hospital administration confirmed in a statement. Advertisement WDSU received several messages from viewers... Read more >

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SPECIAL REPORT: Technical schools versus traditional universities

Source: kplctv.com - Dec 23, 2016

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (KPLC) - SOWELA Technical Community College just celebrated its first fall graduating class in nine years – a testament to the school's growing popularity. So are technical... Read more >

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Property tax bills in the mail -- or have arrived -- from Jefferson Parish

Source: nola.com - Dec 7, 2016

Just as Christmas follows Thanksgiving, 'tis the season for property tax bills from Jefferson Parish. The 2016 notices were mailed for delivery by Dec. 15, the Sheriff's Office said, and some... Read more >

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Louisiana in line for $1B-plus more in federal flood relief funding

Source: theadvocate.com - Dec 7, 2016

Louisiana is in line to get more than $1 billion in additional aid for recovery from historic flooding this year, thanks to a stop-gap spending measure awaiting approval by Congress this week. The... Read more >

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New thrift store aims to change lives of inner city youth

Source: wwltv.com - Dec 6, 2016

NEW ORLEANS -- A thrift store could be part of the solution to changing young lives in New Orleans. YEP, the Youth Empowerment Project, opened the YEP Thrift Works store on Oretha Castle Haley... Read more >

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Raising gas tax seen as 'most reliable' way to fund roadwork

Source: nola.com - Dec 6, 2016

It doesn't take an engineer to determine that many of Louisiana's roads and bridges desperately need repair. Usually one kidney-jarring turn behind the wheel makes that point painfully clear.... Read more >

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Colleges unlikely to escape cuts in state budget

Source: shreveporttimes.com - Nov 28, 2016

BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers are bristling at the possibility of yet another round of cuts to colleges, after taking a hatchet to higher education financing for years. But with Louisiana struggling... Read more >

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Louisiana awarded $6 million federal grant to support teachers of students with disabilities

Source: katc.com - Nov 22, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Education, in partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) is one of seven states awarded a State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) from the... Read more >

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INCENTIVES WATCH: STATES CONTINUE TO GRAPPLE WITH FILM TAX CREDITS

Source: bna.com - Nov 22, 2016

What shows or movies have you been watching lately? Are they any good? While you were watching, did you ever wonder about where they were made? One contributing factor to where films are made is... Read more >

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Small Business Programs

Source: opportunitylouisiana.com - Nov 17, 2016

From entrepreneurial startups to small business growth and expansion, Louisiana offers a comprehensive array of educational, managerial and financial programs that cultivate small business... Read more >

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Report: Trump considers Bobby Jindal for Cabinet position

Source: wgno.com - Nov 10, 2016

Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is being considered for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Donald Trump administration, according to Gambit. Gambit is citing... Read more >

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Here’s One Video That Simplifies Proposed Constitutional Amendments On LA Ballot

Source: kpel965.com - Nov 8, 2016

There’s more than just Trump or Hillary on your LA ballot this election season. Make sure you know what you’re voting for. There are six proposed changes to the state constitution on the... Read more >

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Taxpayer Education Online Taxpayer Education Courses

Source: rev.state.la.us - Nov 7, 2016

Welcome to the Taxpayer Education page. The Louisiana Department of Revenue invites taxpayers and business operators to participate in a fast, easy, free way to learn about taxes. Online training... Read more >

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Louisiana's new tax recommendations look a lot like previous tax recommendations

Source: nola.com - Nov 3, 2016

fter six months of meetings and a few delays, a state task force made up of economists and budget experts released its much-anticipated recommendations for stabilizing Louisiana's finances... Read more >

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