Legislative Economist Greg Albrecht says the state has an optimistic revenue outlook for the coming fiscal year despite “horrible” economic fundamentals in Louisiana. Matt Doyle has more.
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UL Lafayette receives the largest private investment in history. LHC Group– a home health care company, commits a $20-million over the next ten years to the university’s nursing program.
LHC Group’s CEO Keith Myers says the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions produces well-educated and highly skilled health care professionals and their investment is a win-win for both the university and the company.
Cut 8 (10) “…to grow.”

State officials say the key to enjoying safe and normal crawfish boils and barbecues in the next few months is for you and everyone you know to get vaccinated.
Governor Edwards says for the first time in a year friends and family members will be able to safely gather together maskless, but only if everyone involved is fully vaccinated.
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Republican State Representative Jack McFarland’s effort to raise the state’s gasoline tax ends before the session even begins. McFarland spent months raising awareness of why a gas tax was needed to fund transportation infrastructure, but now with billions in stimulus funds coming to the state, it’s a tough sale.
Cut 13 (11) “…difficult.”