Opinions on Elon Musk’s treatment of federal employees vary mainly along party lines. Late last week, Musk sent an email to employees demanding that they list five things they accomplished that week or risk being fired. New Orleans Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says it’s unfair to those workers that Musk is playing games with their livelihoods.
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But Republican Senator John Kennedy says he has no problem with Musk’s approach.
The White House has made downsizing the federal workforce one of its top priorities. Kennedy says while layoffs are always hard, they’re a part of American life.
Louisiana student athletes with name, image, and likeness deals could receive a tax break from the state. Sean Richardson has more.
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Talk continues to ramp up on making Bourbon Street a permanent pedestrian mall. It’s been discussed before, with businesses pushing back on that notion. But following the New Year’s Day terror attack, the issue is now back at the forefront. A consultant group led by former New York Police Commissioner William Bratton has been talking with businesses owners, workers and residents throughout the French Quarter to develop a plan that balances safety and accessibility.