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$40-million headed to LA to help rebuild and restore fishing industry
40 million dollars of Federal money from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration is headed to Louisiana to help rebuild and restore the fishing industry, following hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Napoleonville Congressman Charlie Melancon says oystermen, shrimpers, and fishermen, who were just getting back to normal after Katrina and Rita, now again find themselves without docks, icehouses, and fueling stations. Melancon says the help is desperately needed, especially since federal aid
for fisheries has only trickled in since Katrina and Rita.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:37 PM
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LA Secretary of Wildlife & Fisheries asks lawmakers for additional manpower
The state's Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking lawmakers for additional manpower. L.N.'s Todd Dunne has that story. State Departments may have been told to cut their budgets, but Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says he needs more money.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:35 PM
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LA Higher Education Commissioner asks for $116-million to implement funding plan
The state's Higher Education Commissioner is asking for an additional 116-million dollars in state money to implement a performance-based funding plan for the state's public universities and colleges. Sally Clausen says higher education institutions should be rewarded for filling the gaps in Louisiana's workforce
with educated and trained residents. Clausen's request for an additional 116-million dollars, comes at a
time when the state faces a one-point-three billion dollar shortfall for next fiscal year.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:34 PM
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Gift card sales estimated to drop 6% this year
Gift cards are a popular holiday gift, but with the economic downturn, retailers are expected to make a harder push for shoppers to purchase actual merchandise. That's according to Dawn Johnson, with the Louisiana Retailers Association. The National Retail Federation estimates that gift card sales will
drop about six-percent this year.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:30 PM
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Louisiana ranks 33rd in country in funding anti-tobacco programs for children
Louisiana ranks 33rd in the country, when it comes to funding programs to protect children from tobacco. Danny McGoldrick, with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, says tobacco companies spend
more than 291-million dollars a year in Louisiana on marketing their products. He says Louisiana's spending on smoking prevention and cessation programs is well below that.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:27 PM
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More And More Dead Birds Being Found
 Officials say more than 3,000 birds have been collected dead along the Gulf Coast since an oil spill was triggered in April by the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:52 PM
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National Headlines
 Here's a look at stories making national news.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case
 Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:48 PM
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