La. jobless rate up in April, fourth month in a row
Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people who reported having...
DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Chow down to benefit Cancer Services
Tomorrow night, raise a glass and enjoy a bite to benefit Cancer Services. Food Truck Friday kicks off at 5, with festivities going until 9 p.m. at Tin Roof Brewing Co.’s location off Nicholson Drive. Live music will entertain...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: (AR) Lagniappe
Standout local gardens
Take in some of the regions's most inspiring yards this weekend during the 14th annual Pond & Garden Tour for Charity, slated for Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. This year's tour will benefit...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: (AR) Home & Garden
News roundup: Southern board gets new student member … Small business owners more upbeat about economy, but still troubled … U.S. factory output falls in April
A seat at the table: Southern University Student Government Association President Simone Bray has been selected as the next student member on the Southern University Board of Supervisors. She was selected by SGA presidents of the...
DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Capitol Views: BESE asked to redo MFP
As hundreds of voucher students rallied on the Capitol steps, the Senate Education Committee decided to ask BESE to rewrite the school funding formula in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling. The validity of the current Minimum Foundation...
DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
La. schools owed $30M because of court ruling
Superintendent of Education John White says the state owes local school districts $30 million because the Louisiana Supreme Court threw out this year's public school funding formula. The Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers couldn't fund a voucher...
DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
American importer costs fall, pushed by cheaper oil
Prices paid by U.S. importers fell in April for the second straight month, pushed lower by another decline in imported petroleum. The Labor Department says import prices—which when decreasing help keep inflation in check—fell 0.5% last...
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Sunny climate
CEOs nationwide rank Louisiana the 11th-best state for business, according to Chief Executive magazine’s 2013 survey, released May 6. That’s a jump of two spots for Louisiana since last year and the highest ranking the state has...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Building jobs
The Baton Rouge METRO area continued its strong start to the year in March in the construction employment sector. According to the latest metro jobs report from the Associated General Contractors of America, Baton Rouge had 5,900 more people...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Bills seek legislative oversight of privatization
The Louisiana Legislature should have greater oversight of state privatization efforts, says Rep. Kenneth Havard, R-Jackson. He says the private sector often is more efficient than government, and hopes his
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
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