Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Lawmakers approve legislation that creates the oyster shell recycling tax credit
Legislation to create a tax credit for restaurants that recycle oyster shells is headed to the governor's desk. The bill was supported by Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana which operates the only...
Jun 08, 2023 CRCL volunteer bagging oyster shell. Courtesy of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Artist activist offers Louisiana a twist on 'In God We Trust' signs
Upon the final passage of legislation requiring "In God, We Trust" signs in Louisiana classrooms, a political activist who donated signs in Texas is making the same offer in Louisiana. Signs from Arti...
Jun 08, 2023 In God We Trust in Arabic by Chaz Stevens
Invasive Species: LDWF verifies Northern Snakehead fish in Concordia Parish
LDWF has confirmed that two Northern Snakehead fish, native to Asia, were observed in a video that was taken in Old River in Concordia Parish. Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Rob Bourgeois says t...
Jun 08, 2023
Twenty percent of physicians expected to leave profession in next two years
One in five physicians plan to leave the practice in the next two years, that's according to an American Medical Association survey. Interim Dean of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Dr. R...
Jun 08, 2023 Ashkan Forouzani / Unsplash
House and Senate reach deal on spending cap, and how to spend surplus revenues
As the final hours of the State Legislature's session wind down, House and Senate members reach compromise on the state budget and raising the state-imposed cap of spending to make use of surplus fund...
Jun 07, 2023
Governor to sign extension of film tax credit
The state's film tax credit will officially be extended to 2031, once Governor Edwards signs House Bill 562. The original bill sought to extend the incentive set to expire in 2025, to 2035. But Louisi...
Jun 07, 2023 Jon Tyson / Unsplash
Mandeville's Fontainebleau State Park offers all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities to navigate nature trails
People with limited mobility can now get out on hiking trails and explore the beach in an all-terrain track wheelchair at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser sa...
Jun 07, 2023
MJ Foster Promise Program grant assistance offered to adults to earn credentials or associate degree in high paying jobs
The M.J. Foster Promise Program, which provides financial assistance to adults who would like to earn credentials to get a job in a high-demand area is once again accepting applications. Special Progr...
Jun 07, 2023
Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission Representatives meet with local leaders to discuss I-20 corridor passenger rail project
The Southern Rail Commission and Amtrak will meet with local leaders along the I-20 corridor today and tomorrow to highlight the application for funding for passenger rail service through North Louisi...
Jun 07, 2023 Jan Tik / CC
2023 KIDS COUNT shows improvement in some areas but not in others in Louisiana
The 2023 KIDS COUNT for Louisiana shows significant progress over the years, but Director of Data and Research with Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust says there's still room for improvement. She say...
Jun 07, 2023
