Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has created a higher education transition team to make policy recommendations to improve Louisiana’s colleges and universities. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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A longtime manager at a maritime skills development center was shot and killed by an employee in Kenner. Authorities say the suspect,50-year-old John Spears of Marrero, waited for police to arrive and arrest him. The murder happened at the Houston Marine in a strip mall at about 3:30 p.m. The victim, 49-year-old Anthony Tardo of Mandeville, worked for the business for 19 years.

A national credit reporting agency says Louisiana will face many challenges, as much of the Jindal Administration’s plan to solve the $487 million midyear shortfall has only temporary fixes. Fitch ratings says stop-gap measures were used that don’t address the state’s major budget problems. State Treasurer John Kennedy says this is a warning shot:
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As the holiday season continues, many office parties will kick off this weekend. Tulane Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says work parties are put together by the company to show their appreciation to employees during the holiday season for their hard work. He says there are some etiquette tips to follow when attending a party with your bosses and co-workers.
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