How to get more students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is the goal of a 29-member council that meets for the first time in Baton Rouge today Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Senator Billy Cassidy and Congressman Mike Johnson are trying to bring a Shreveport man back home after he was arrested in Guatemala in March while on a mission trip. Emelie Gunn has more…
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A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Don Molino reports…:
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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 is behind this effort to grow STEM programs in schools…
Hewitt says major employers, like Amazon who is looking to build a second headquarters, are seeking workers who can perform STEM related jobs. She says its essential Louisiana does what it can to produce more STEM talent and that includes women…
Hewitt says the objective of the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council is to make sure education and industry are aligned with workforce needs to increase the number of students who have a STEM degree…
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Louisiana lawmakers are working to free a Shreveport man from a Guatemalan jail after he was arrested in March for bringing hunting ammunition in his luggage. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with the country’s ambassador to discuss the case of Zachary Wilson. Johnson says Wilson suffers from ulcerative colitis…
Wilson’s family says it is extremely difficult to ship his medication to Guatemala and he is running out of his prescription. Johnson says they understand Guatemala is a sovereign nation and respect the rule of law but the charges brought against Wilson are not justified.
Ulcerative colitis is a condition that can be life threatening if left untreated. Johnson says he and Senator Cassidy are committed to this time sensitive matter and will continue to work with the Guatemalan government to ensure Wilson’s return.
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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 survey found that 85% of company attorneys said a state’s lawsuit climate is likely to impact decision making:
Kim says the areas Louisiana ranked poorly were the in the competence and impartiality of its judges, the fairness of its juries and quality of appellate review. Kim says the poll of more than 1300 attorneys or leaders in companies also asked what they thought the worst jurisdictions were in the US:
Cut 11 (07) “certainly contributed”
Kim says this could hurt Louisiana’s chances at talking new industries into expanding and growing here…:
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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 this is one of the most meaningful milestones in the school’s long history. He credits this achievement to the university’s academics.
A number of renovations to dormitories on the main campus have made NSU more appealing to students. Maggio says they have worked hard over the last few years to improve their strategic vision at the university. He says also partnering with business and industry has helped to boost enrollment.
Maggio says NSU’s online program is included in the enrollment number and has been extremely successful.
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The Saints spent Tuesday breaking down the tape of Monday night’s 29-19 loss to Minnesota. Head Coach Sean Payton says it was not a fun exercise, because of how poorly the team played….
Payton says mental errors hurt them on defense and offense they struggled at times in protection and not consistent enough in the running game….
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A few of LSU’s young wide receivers had a chance to shine in last Saturday’s victory over Chattanooga. Stephen (STEF-ON) Sullivan and JaCoby Stevens each caught their first passes on the college level and Drake Davis was wide open when he caught his first TD Pass. Quarterback Danny Etling….
After two games, LSU is the most penalized team in the SEC, with 21. Quarterback Danny Etling says they have to play smarter football…
LSU is anticipating a loud atmosphere on Saturday night in Starkville. Etling says they have to be focused…