U. S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is in New Orleans today meeting with state and local officials to discuss workforce development and the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter wants to highlight the need to fund organizations that assist the formally incarcerated with employment:
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Roundtable discussions at Delgado Community College will also include nonprofit leaders that focus on post-disaster workforce issues.

Two years into the pandemic, behavioral health experts warn of long term mental health impacts that COVID has made on society. Patrick Bordnick, Dean of Tulane University’s School of Social Work says they know from previous traumas there’s a high rate of substance abuse relapse under stressful events…:
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If you’ve always wanted to wear an LSU jersey with your favorite player’s name on it, David Grubb reports some historic news for fans and players…:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin and Madison Parishes in response to a buck harvested in the area being diagnosed with chronic wasting disease. To see the complete declaration of emergency, go to wlf.louisiana.gov.