NFIB jobs report say only 18 percent of small business owners are planning to increase compensation for workers. That’s the lowest since 2021. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
_______________________________________________
Governor Jeff Landry has signed Marrero Senator Patrick Connick’s bill that would strengthen penalties against food establishments that do not clearly label imported seafood. Colleen Crain had more.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
____________________________________________
When you’re making your hurricane plans, don’t forget to include your pets. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”
___________________________________________
Small business compensation plans fall to the lowest levels seen since 2021 according to the NFIB jobs report. Only 18 percent of business owners plan to increase compensation in the next three months. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this is concerning.
Long says, “It’s not that people aren’t willing to work… it’s finding the skilled qualified workers.”
Cut 5 (10) “…in a small business.”
One industry that is having trouble filling job openings is construction down one point from April and Long says its going to take more than higher wages.
Forty-two percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, up two points from April.
_______________________________________________
A surge of imported shrimp and crawfish is flooding restaurants and grocery stores and customers are being misled to believe the product is locally caught. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick’s Menu Law aims to strengthen protection for consumers
In 2019 a law was passed to force restaurants to print on their menu if the product was imported and that year restaurants had 2600 violations with zero resulting in fines. Connick says that was due to the law being a non-critical violation and the new law would strengthen penalties making it a critical violation.
Cut 8 (12) “…two thousand dollars.”
Now any establishment serving seafood must quote clearly display the country of origin in a manner that is easily visible to the consumer unquote. Connick says the restaurant association, retailers and importers voiced their concerns, but this is the right thing to do.
Cut 9 (12) “…Louisiana hopefully.”
The law will take effect on January 1st.
________________________________________________________________
In addition to making your hurricane plans for you and your family don’t forget about the four-legged members of your family. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine spokesperson Ginger Guttner says Katrina taught to Louisianas never to leave their pets behind.
Cut 10 (12) “…driving around.”
Websites like petswelcome.com and bringfido.com can help you find pet-friendly hotels.
Guttner says to pack enough pet food for one week, and if you have a cat don’t forget litter and a litter box. Also, make sure you pack their medications and their monthly flea and tick medications.
And if you haven’t already, Guttner says now is the time to have your dog or cat microchipped
If your pet is already microchipped make your contact information is up-to-date.
Other things you should have readily available if you must evacuate are proof of vaccinations and rabies tags.
And remember to be patient with your pet when you have to leave your home. Guttner says they can tell when you’re stressed and a new environment for your pet could bring out behavioral issues.
Even if your dog is housetrained, the stress of evacuating could cause them to have accidents.
For a list of hurricane preparedness visit LouisianaRadioNetwork.com
https://lsu.edu/vetmed/disaster_prep/tips_pet_owners.php
______________________________________________
College athletic departments are preparing for the likelihood of paying their athletes a total of 22 million dollars as a result of a historic antitrust case between the NCAA and two former college athletes. LSU Executive Deputy Athletics Director Verge Ausberry says they are just waiting for terms to be finalized
Ausberry expects LSU will remain competitive once revenue sharing between athletic departments and athletes becomes a reality…
The money that will go to the athletes will come from the massive TV deals that major conferences have agreed to with ESPN and Fox, plus other sources of revenue.
One potential new source is sponsor logos that will be permitted on football fields this year.
Schools will also look to cut costs. Texas A&M has already laid off more than a dozen staff members. Ausberry says LSU is looking to schedule more in-state schools for non-conference football games because it’s not as costly