The number of people employed in Louisiana has reached its second highest level ever…
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A third special session of 2018 is underway as lawmakers are back to see if they can pass a sales tax bill that could generate enough cash to avoid cuts to TOPS, higher education, department of corrections and the food stamp program. But Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello is one of several Republicans who prefer budget cuts to reduce the deficit….
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Last week’s announcement of the 2.3 million dollar return through the Unclaimed Property Program to a north Louisiana resident has more people interested in the program. State Treasurer John Schroder says the recent claim has more Louisiana residents wondering if they have money in the state’s unclaimed property fund.
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Visit La-Treasury-dot-com to see if you are owed money.

New research has found that opioids can increase the risk of bone fracture and also make it harder for bones to heal. Doctor Bob Zura from LSU Health New Orleans says it’s not just the heaviest users that are at risk…
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Zura says Tyenol maybe a better choice for treating pain associated with bone fractures, instead of opioids.