This year’s special session trilogy is set to begin its final chapter June 18th. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Governor John Bel Edwards announced this morning that Austin, Texas, based Accruent will bring 350-jobs to New Orleans as the tech company plans to open an office in the city’s Central Business District. Accruent has already started hiring and is expected to reach full employment in New Orleans by 2020.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is looking at alternative ways to promote the state’s new tourism slogan, “Feed Your Soul,” as the state agency could be impacted by budget cuts. Nungesser says he’s talking to LSU, about having a Feed Your Soul logo visible along the sidelines at Tiger Stadium and also looking towards the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board to assist with marketing efforts as well …
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The state department of transportation reports there are 800 accidents every year just west of Baton Rouge on interstate 10. The DOTD has taken multiple measures to ensure the safety along this stretch of highway. Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says it also comes down to the responsibility of drivers….
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Mallet says that 77 percent of the 800 accidents are from people not paying attention.