A new program that seeks to fast track contractors getting licensed approved in Louisiana is being offered by the Department of Economic Development. LED Secretary Don Pierson says many flood victims are hiring contractors to fix their homes. He says this program will help small and emerging construction companies learn the basics of the industry and prepare for the state’s licensing exam…:
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For more information about the program, visit OpportunityLouisiana.com/LCAI.

We may not be seeing much of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in Louisiana before the upcoming Presidential election. That’s according to UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross. He says although the Bayou State does have a large number of minority voters, it likely won’t be enough for a Clinton win…:
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After being put on hold during the budget crisis, three new expansions will begin at schools in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System that are focused on training people for the workforce. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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LSU Coach Les Miles didn’t have much to say during his first meeting with reporters following the disappointing loss to unraked Wiscosin. He did say Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron will return to the press box for games because they need more play calls from above the field. LSU tumbled 15 spots in the AP Top 25 poll. The Tigers fell from No. 5 to No. 21.