JMC Analytics publisher John Couvillon says Democratic participation in early voting for the 2020 Presidential Primary is way up from 2016, even with the race already having been decided and Joe Biden a lock to take on President Trump in the primary. Black Democrats make up about 37 percent of the early voting turnout so far, which is much higher than normal. Couvillon says that won’t change any races here, but is not a good sign for the President’s reelection effort…
Another Louisiana staple announces a cancellation for 2020, the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff in New Iberia waited as long as possible, marinating on options but decided to postpone due to the resurgence of COVID-19. Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce CEO Janet Faulk Gonzales says instead of holding it in person they are looking at a virtual event.
With all the economic uncertainty in the world today, can you ask for a raise during the coronavirus pandemic? And if so, how? UNO Professor of Finance Mark Rosa says it is possible, but you need to consider a few things first about your company such as the pandemic’s impact on the business.
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Some companies may have a salary freeze in place, so asking for a bonus might be the path to extra money.
Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence discover a new class of pipeline drugs to relieve pain and reduce fever. The findings are now published in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Senior Author Dr. Nicolas Bazan says this drug could be used as a non-addictive substitute for opioids.