District Four Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis enters the race for Louisiana Secretary of State. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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The head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is leaving at the end of the month. Governor Edwards says he regretfully accepted D-E-Q Secretary Chuck Brown’s resignation. Edwards thanked Brown for refocusing the agency on alternative fuels, conservation and recycling. Brown says Louisiana’s air quality has improved since 2016.

LSU and the state’s largest ports have formed an alliance to advance cyber talent and at the same time protect critical infrastructure. LSU President William Tate says the partnership allows students to receive training and research opportunities with six of the state’s largest ports.
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Students will also assist ports to find external funding to increase their security and engage in research that’s going to add value to the state.

The Louisiana Economic Development Department has launched an online resource portal to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with resources to help them start and grow their business. L-E-D’s Director of Small Business Services Stephanie Hartman says the website is Louisiana-Biz-Hub-dot-com and its organized regionally….
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