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Oil Companies Have Their Eyes On The Bottom Of The Gulf
Updated: March 17, 2010/8:17 PM
With oil prices up $30 a barrel from last year, energy companies issued $949.3 million in high bids for federal offshore petroleum leases off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and…
Sobering News From Health And Hospitals Department
Updated: March 16, 2010/8:39 PM
A looming midyear deficit will worsen budget troubles in the state health department and could disrupt proposals for how to balance the department’s budget next year.
Health and…
Luck Could Be Changing For Louisiana Casinos
Updated: March 16, 2010/8:37 PM
Louisiana’s state-licensed casinos shook some of the economic doldrums last month, winning 10 percent more from gamblers than in January.
State police say the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah’s…
State Senator Says Rainy Day Fund Needed For Emergency
Updated: March 04, 2010/9:34 PM
Senate President Joel Chaisson wants to tap into Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund to help plug a budget shortfall caused by a drop in federal support for the Medicaid program.
Should State Workers Get Raises When Money Is So Tight?
Updated: March 03, 2010/9:35 PM
A state lawmaker complains that state agencies might give their workers pay raises next year.
Rep. John Schroder, a Republican from Covington, says government employees shouldn’t get…
Cleco Subsidiary Wraps Up Deal To Buy Electrical Generators
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Sale was approved by the Public Service Commission and federal regulators.
More State Layoffs Expected As Budget Cutting Continues
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Some jobs being eliminated by attrition but other employees will lose their jobs in the next fiscal year.
Louisiana Casinos And Tracks Are Feeling The Squeeze
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Revenues posted by boats, land gambling halls and track casinos are well below previous months.
Pedal Probe
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Congress holds hearing into Toyota safe issues.
No More Lost Bags?
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American Airlines tests new GPS luggage tracking. Jane McGarry reports.
Property Tax Increase To Help Lure Auto Plant To Ouachita Parish
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Production of energy-efficient next-generation car is scheduled to start in early 2011.
Louisiana Owes Its Citizens Thanks To High Debt Load
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State treasurer says the amount of debt will limit state borrowing for big-ticket projects.
Balanced Budget
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President signs executive order to tackle debt and deficit spending. Chris Clackum reports.
FAA Fines American Eagle Airlines Nearly Three Million Dollars.
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Airline has thirty days to respond to the government's claims of repair problems.
More Trouble For Toyota
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Corolla steering woes add to Toyota's pile of problems. Chris Clackum reports.
Long Lines At The City Utility Office May Be A Thing Of The Past
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Customers who paid their bills on time were still getting late notices.
Still A Demand For Gas Leases In Haynesville Shale Area
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One of the largest domestic natural gas finds in years.
Woman Loses Latest Round In Fight With Gas Producer
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Court-appointed expert agreed that the woman was fairly paid for what came from her wells.
Filings For Jobless Claims Unchanged From Previous Week
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There was also a slight decline in the number of claims for extended jobless benefits.
Disagreement Over How State Workers Should Get Raises
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Controversy over a plan that would tie raises to merit and performance. Governor and Civil Service Commission at odds.
