Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
A survey from Tulane University indicates traditional office environments are returning among startups
A new survey from Tulane University shows the traditional office environment is making a bit of a post-pandemic comeback; especially among smaller businesses. The survey asked over 150 startups and sm...
Dec 19, 2022
Edwards says COVID still an issue but than a year ago
Governor Edwards held his End of the Year Press Conference today highlighting accomplishments of 2022. Among the topics were the state's budget surplus and record unemployment. Edwards also reflected ...
Dec 19, 2022 Governor John Bel Edwards gives remarks at his end of year press conference at the Governor's Mansion. (photo: Brooke Thorington/LRN)
LSU Ag Center experts say sweet potato crop down as much as 60 per cent
Experts say 2022 has been the worst year for Louisiana sweet potato production in more than 30 years. LSU Ag Center sweet potato specialist Myrl Sistrunk said inconsistent weather caused the worst dam...
Dec 19, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Preview of Edwards end of the year press conference
Governor Edwards will host his annual end-of-the-year press conference this morning. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects Edwards to tout the budget surplus that's allowed him to make...
Dec 19, 2022
Federal cost of living adjustment for Veterans will affect Snap and other DCFS benefits
In 2023, most Louisiana residents on Social Security will see a big increase in their benefits. Deputy Assistant Secretary for family support at D-C-F-S, Monica Brown, says it's the largest increase i...
Dec 18, 2022
November was Louisiana's sixth straight month of record low unemployment
New numbers released today from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show Louisiana continues to add jobs. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates said November's unemployment rate of 3.3% m...
Dec 16, 2022
Louisiana State Parks have special holiday events, discounts, and gift cards.
Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at the parks. State Parks director Brandon Burris says all of the parks have added holiday features. "We'll have Christmas things such as slei...
Dec 16, 2022
Mother of Ronald Greene criticizes Gov Edwards and LSP leadership for failure to address murder of her son
The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops ...
Dec 16, 2022 Mona Hardin, mother of Ronald Greene.
Union Parish Grand Jury indicts five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene
A Union Parish Grand Jury has indicted five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Greene, a Black motorist, was beaten and tased by officers before he died. Stat...
Dec 15, 2022
Revenue Estimating Conference recognizes $925M excess for the current year budget
The Revenue Estimating Conference released surplus amounts for the current budget year and the next for Louisiana. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne said the state has a surplus of $925 mill...
Dec 15, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
