A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation, and also showed this ranking is not good when it comes to attracting new businesses. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says the poll of more than 1300 attorneys or leaders in companies also asked what they thought the worst jurisdictions were in the US…:
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He says Louisiana ranked poorly in competence and impartiality of its judges, fairness of its juries and quality of appellate review.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people wanted in connection with the death of a woman who was 8 months pregnant. Investigators are calling 29-year-old Mark Trimble, and his sister, 32-year-old Toni Trimble, both of Catahoula, persons of interest. 24-year-old Ashley Nicole Meche, who was 8 months pregnant, was found dead Tuesday afternoon.

A 29-member panel meets today in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says it’s essential Louisiana does what it can to produce more STEM talent and that includes women…:
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She says the objective is to make sure education and industry are aligned with workforce needs.

Northwestern State University’s fall enrollment has reached its highest ever in the school’s 133-year history, with 10,572 students. NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio says also partnering with business and industry has helped to boost enrollment…:
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