The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in the state is giving us a lot to celebrate this Labor Day. LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today, which is an all time high…

cut 5 (11) “of our labor markets”

He says private sector job growth has increased every month for about the last four years.

You probably didn’t find any real bargains on burgers and steak for your Labor Day cookout. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says more price increases are on the horizon…

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He says beef production is almost six percent lower than this time last year.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping the enforcement of a new abortion law requiring abortion clinic doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The judge says an injunction hearing date will be set within 30 days and the law can still go into effect, but officials cannot penalize doctors or clinics while the challenge is heard.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the reasons for the reduction in the number of hurricanes are surface temperatures being below normal and wind shear is running pretty high…

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Keim thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of the season.

On this Labor Day, more Louisianians have jobs than ever before according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Executive director Curt Eysink says it’s great that we’ve got got government agencies, education leaders on every level and business and industry at the table to figure out how to make Louisiana’s workforce better into the future. He says wages have been growing as fast as the economy here…:
CUT 4 (05) “than it’s ever been”
He says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today which is an all time high.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a controversial new abortion law in Louisiana. The measure was passed by the legislature this year and it would require abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Critics say the law would close abortion clinics across the state. The judge says he’ll set an injunction hearing date within 30 days and the law can still go into effect today but officials can’t penalize doctors or clinics while the challenge is heard.

If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man is in stable condition after he was shot by an officer when allegedly aggressively resisting a DWI arrest Sunday just after 1am. They say 27-year-old Derek Davis is expected to survive despite multiple gunfire wounds in the upper torso. The officer is on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season. He says this is no reason to let your guard down because it only takes one hurricane to, potentially, turn your life upside down…:
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A federal judge issued a ruling Sunday night that Louisiana doctors can continue to perform abortions while they seek newly-mandated admitting privileges from hospitals. He granted a temporary restraining order against the penalty portion of the law that took effect today. The measure requires doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hosiptals. The ruling states doctors won’t be penalized while they wait on decisions from hospitals.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. Jeff Palermo reports on the state of labor…:
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If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumers won’t get much of a break in beef prices…
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. According to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink, the labor force in Louisiana is stronger now than ever before…:
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Eysink says private sector job growth in Louisiana has increased every month for about the last four years.

A state law passed by the legislature this year that would require abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals will not be enforced starting today as the measure states. Critics say the bill was specifically designed to shutter abortion clinics. A Federal Court on Sunday blocked the enforcement of the law to allow doctors to wait for approval of admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historically the number of hurricanes from this point forward in the season is about six…
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Keim thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season.

George Clooney and Sandra Bullock are set to film a political comedy called “Our Brand is Our Crisis” in New Orleans this fall and producers are are looking for Louisianians as extras. There is a casting call at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday from 10am-5pm. Shooting for the film is expected to begin at the end of September and continue through October and early November.

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there is a vocal group of anti-Common Core supporters, but there are also many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere…

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He says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in Louisiana and many are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again…

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Mann was the Communications Director for then-Governor Kathleen Blanco.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Michelle Southern reports…

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If you have outdoor plans today, expect rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected throughout south Louisiana. He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too…

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He says two to three inches of rain is predicted.

State officials say a data breach involving JP Morgan Chase may have exposed Louisiana citizens to identity theft or fraud. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirm nine new cases of West Nile virus in the state this week, bringing this year’s total to 61 cases. Of the new infections, five are neuroinvasive disease cases, all occurring in East Baton Rouge Parish. Louisiana continues to have the nation’s second highest number of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease cases.

Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core, according to contracts approved by the division of administration. Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s anti-Common Core stance could be tied to his presidential aspirations

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The governor accuses the federal government of trying to nationalize the curriculum in local schools.

Those who have outdoor plans Saturday could be dealing with a lot of rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected from New Orleans, through south Louisiana, even into Houston…

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He says two to three inches of rain is predicted and there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money

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Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core.

Those who have outdoor plans today could be dealing with a lot of rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the forecast does not look good…

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He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.

Many Louisianians are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina began it’s destructive path across the state. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann was the Communications Director for Governor Kathleen Blanco when Katrina hit…

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Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it ever happen again.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the United States is about to eclipse Saudi Arabia in monthly oil production…

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He says prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago.

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. But UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there are many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere…

cut 5 (10) “Senator Vitter”

Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core.

Many Louisianians are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again…

cut 7 (09) “do this now”

Mann was the Communications Director for then-Governor Kathleen Blanco.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the low price is boosting consumer confidence and as a result more people are hitting the road for an end of summer vacation. He says more good news is the demand for gasoline drops after this weekend…

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He says prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago.

Wet weather is expected to start the Labor Day weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected Saturday throughout south Louisiana…

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He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.