More Louisiana voters are showing up at the polls during the early voting for the November 18th election than predicted. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson took home five CMA awards last night. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses. As a single mother herself, she says the Childcare Small Business Insight and Improvement Act will help parents across the country.
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The bill would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the needs and challenges of for-profit childcare providers and identify resources. Since the pandemic, Letlow says many working mothers had to leave the workforce.
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With small businesses still struggling post-pandemic to find qualified workers, Letlow says resolving childcare issues is vital for the economy and families.
Ohio Representative Democrat Greg Landsman is co-sponsoring the bill with Letlow.
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With an anticipated low voter turnout of less than 15 percent for the November 18th election, early voting indicates turnout might be slightly higher than anticipated. And John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office expects turnout to increase on election day.
Nearly 178 thousand voters showed up to cast their ballot at the close of early voting yesterday.
Out of nearly 3 million registered voters, only 36 percent showed up for the October 18th gubernatorial election. With only one full day left to vote, Tobler reminds everyone polls open at 8:30 am and close at 6:00 pm.
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There are four constitutional amendments and three statewide offices that are still in play with a runoff. Tobler says GEAUXVOTE dot com…
Voters can also visit www.sos.la.gov for information.
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Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won five CMA awards last night. She took home Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and when she won Album of the Year…
Wilson’s win in five categories in one year ties the record first set by Johnny Cash in 1969. The 31-year-old from Baskin led the competition with nine nominations and recalled how significant her ninth year was as a child.
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Wilson thanked all the female country artists who came before her and the ones alongside her…
The awards aired on ABC.
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Before tonight’s game against Queens, the reigning National Champions in women’s basketball, the LSU Lady Tigers will be recognized with a banner, and they’ll also receive their rings. Head Coach Kim Mulkey says she’s looking forward to tonight’s ceremony, not just for herself but for her players.
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Mulkey recalls her thoughts during the final seconds of that game…
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Doors will open earlier than usual at 5:30 for fans tonight at the PMAC. The ceremony will be at 6:20 and Tip-off is at 7 o’clock.
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