A Princeton University study indicates that climate change is behind the phenomenon of back-to-back major hurricanes. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s considering running for Governor. Shcexnayder says the consideration stands only if U.S. Representative Garret Graves decides not to run. East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III recently made the announcement not to run for Governor.
Dustin Granger, a professional financial planner, enters the race for Louisiana State Treasurer. Granger says the state should shift billions away from the oil and gas industry. He says the state should diversify its revenues more wisely…:
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State Representative Scott McKnight, a Republican, from Baton Rouge is the only other candidate to announce his candidacy for State Treasurer so far. Granger’s website is “grangerforla.com”
Lafayette biotech company, Tides Medical expands its headquarters and increases employment. Tides Medical CEO, Joe Spell, says innovative treatment for difficult-to-heal wounds plays an important role in saving lives.
Tides Medical CEO, Joe Spell, says the expansion will 77 retain jobs and create 40 new ones.
Spell says the state offered a competitive incentives package that included a $200,000 performance–based grant.
The company estimates the project will be complete by the end of this year.