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State Treasurer Wants More Of His Recommendations Implemented On How To Save State Money

Leaders of the state Commission on Streamlining Government have announced that 150 of the panel's 238 recommendations to save the state money have been implemented.


Monday, September 06, 2010 2:32 PM
Jay Dardenne Leads In Fundraising For Lt. Governor's Race

The latest campaign finance reports filed with the state Ethics Board show Secretary of State Jay Dardenne with the fundraising edge over his opponents in the lieutenant governor's race.


Monday, September 06, 2010 2:23 PM
Jobs Outlook Looks Encouraging For State

On this Labor Day holiday, we turn our attention to the topic of labor in Louisiana, or more precisely - jobs.


Monday, September 06, 2010 2:10 PM
Council To Consider Ordinance Against 'Cruising'

The Lafayette City-Parish Council is set for an initial vote Tuesday evening on a proposal to prohibit "cruising" in areas of Lafayette that include downtown and the Simcoe-Surrey street corridor. 


Monday, September 06, 2010 10:12 AM
Man Dies In Weekend Fire In Lafayette

Authorities say a man died early Saturday in a house fire in Lafayette. 


Monday, September 06, 2010 10:10 AM
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Winnsboro Animal Shelter Accused of Keeping Dogs In Illegal Conditions

The Franklin Parish District Attorney's Office says a grand jury will consider allegations that Winnsboro's animal shelter kept dogs in illegal conditions.


Monday, September 06, 2010 4:10 PM
One Woman Dead, Four People Injured In Parade Shooting

New Orleans Police say they have made no arrests so far in a Sunday shooting following the Black  Men of Labor second line parade that left one woman dead and four injured.


Monday, September 06, 2010 3:48 PM
Four Firefighters Injured In Two-Story Office Building Fire

A three-alarm fire in mid-New Orleans injures five people, four of them firefighters.


Monday, September 06, 2010 3:37 PM
Baton Rouge Councilwoman Pushes New Slogan For Anti-Sagging Campaign

A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to boost a public awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show.


Monday, September 06, 2010 2:50 PM
Nutria Population Lessens Over Past Decade

A state report shows increasing success in Louisiana's program to reduce the nutria population.


Monday, September 06, 2010 2:39 PM
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 Senator Grassley Expects Partisanship In Health Bill Negotiations

(Washington, DC)  --  U.S. Senator Charles Grassley said Wednesday he expects to serve on a joint House and Senate conference committee being put together to reconcile competing versions of a federal healthcare overhaul.  However, the Iowa Republican said he does not expect to have any meaningful input on the final bill.  Instead, he thinks Democrats will meet behind closed doors and then bring out a healthcare reform bill without seeking input from Republicans.  Grassley expects the conference committee to begin its work as early as January 19th.


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