The University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson calls this legislative session the most successful for higher ed in nearly a decade. Don Molino has more…
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Louisiana’s economy is picking up as nonfarm and private sector jobs are improving. Over the month of May, nonfarm employment gained 10,500 jobs, the best one month gain since July of 2011. Private sector jobs increased by more than 9-thousand over the month. The Bayou State is among four other states with the largest percentage gains in jobs.

The special session has come to an end and Governor Edwards has signed a spending plan for next fiscal year. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric LaFleur says for the first time in nearly 10 years, public colleges will not be cut.
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But Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt voted against the budget because she would rather hold back a small portion in case of a mid-year shortfall.

It’s time to put some steaks on the grill for Dad as it’s Father’s Day weekend. Executive Vice President of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association Robert Joyner says while the demand for beef is up this weekend, prices will still be affordable given the large supply of cattle.
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