Governor Edwards has established a seven member task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies. They will review current polices, identify the most effective mode of training to prevent harassment and develop a protocol for new employees The report must be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1. This all comes after Governor Edwards staff member Johnny Anderson resigned following sexual harassment allegations…
A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make more money than female professors. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says the data is missing variables such as experience, education and other market factors. But she says additional research needs to be done when outside information is used…
The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. Congressman Clay Higgins says it’s time to get something done for homeowners. The public is tired of the constant, “kicking the can down the road”…:
Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time before it’s all said and done.
Central and south Louisiana are in store for rainy and cold conditions over the next couple of days. By the weekend, skies will clear, but Phil Grigsby from the National Weather Service says you’ll still need warm clothing if you’re heading out…
There are chances of a wintry mix late Thursday into Friday…