Raising the minimum wage and closing the gender wage gap will be big issues for Governor John Bel Edwards in the regular session. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The governor is in D.C. today and his Deputy Cheif of Staff, Julie Baxter Payer, says he’ll testify before a Congressional panel about improvements that can be made to make disaster recovery processes shorter and homeowner friendly…:
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She says the state faced challenges in administering every federally funded program.

Leaders representing the business community announce a new statewide coalition, BUILD IT, to advocate for significant transportation funding, mostly through an increase in the gas tax. The state has a $13 billion backlog of road and bridge needs, and more than $10 billion in megaprojects. More than 20 organizations have joined BUILD IT, including One Acadiana and its president Jason El Koubi…:
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BUILD IT Coalition members represents 21 statewide, regional, and local economic development and industry groups.

It’s Pro Day at LSU, a chance for every professional football franchise to get a look at the former Tigers eligible for next month’s NFL draft. Some mock drafts have running back Leonard Fournette’s stock falling, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier doesn’t see it:
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