A one-point-one-billion dollar solar panel manufacturing facility is coming to Iberia Parish. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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On the final day of qualifying, former L-A-B-I president Stephen Waguespack and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson added their names to the ballot for governor. Brooke Thorington has more
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Jefferson Parish officials held a meeting this week to address residents’ concerns about the recent increase in coyote sightings in neighborhoods and backyards. LDWF State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says the escalated sightings are due to an increase in urban development and the availability of food…
According to Wildlife and Fisheries, coyotes are becoming more common in urban and suburban areas across the state including Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. Although coyotes are predators, LaCour says coyotes are nocturnal creatures but they are also opportunistic feeders.
Coyotes in Louisiana are observed as outdoor quadruped and can be killed year-round by anyone possessing a state hunting license. While the chances of getting bitten by a coyote are relatively low, LaCour says there are several things people can do to prevent problems with coyotes.
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The largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, First Solar, announces plans to build a one-point-one billion dollar solar panel manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will employ 700 workers. He says it’s a huge win for the state and the country…
First Solar CEO Mark Widmar says Louisiana’s ability to deliver the talent stood out as they looked for a location to build this manufacturing facility. Pierson says they are also impressed with University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s solar energy lab..
Pierson says the Acadiana facility will be built on an LED Certified Site, meaning it has gone through extensive due diligence and studies to be declared development ready….
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Today is the final day to qualify for governor and two more Republicans joined the race, bringing the total number of main candidates to seven. Former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry president Stephen Waguespack is considered a long-shot, because the Republican Party is backing Jeff Landry. But Waguespack says party leaders will not elect our next governor…
Waguespack is hoping the candidates run a clean race and he already takes issue with a mailer from a political action committee that attacks him…
Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson is the youngest candidate in the race at 37. The Republican says among his top priorities are to change the state’s tax structure, recruiting and retaining qualified teachers. Nelson says he’d call a special session immediately to find solutions for the insurance crisis.
Nelson is a big proponent of tax reform, including eliminating the state income tax and making up for the revenue loss with higher property taxes and the elimination of certain sales tax deductions.
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Nelson says too many businesses and residents are moving to neighboring states and the next governor needs to make significant changes to keep that from happening.