Louisiana Government News (United States)

The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) is hosting a one-day retreat on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at the Volunteers of America Center at 520 Olive Street.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced its selection of Moxie Media as the sole OSHA authorized online training provider for the Maritime 10-Hour Outreach Training Programs.

The Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) proudly announces its endorsement of Louella Givens for BESE District 2.

Bryan Melancon Announces Candidacy for Ascension Parish Council District 10 Seat

Representatives of the Board of Directors of the Treaty Charitable Trust will host a press conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Matalon Business Center in Belize City the establishment of the BELIZEAN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND.

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000

Eldon Taylor is coming on "The Nearing Midnight Show" June 14th at 11:30PM CST.

Two drug charges leveled by Kansas officials against heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison have been dropped. The reason for this has nothing to do with the actual case, but rather because the state trooper who made the arrest has passed away.

Nick Redfern Coming to "The Nearing Midnight Show" June 7th, 2011 at 11 30 PM CST

Ellen Brown will be on "The Nearing Midnight Show" May 31st, at 1130 PM CST.

Dale Graff will be on "The Nearing Midnight Show" May 10th, 2011.

Benardett K. Jno-Finn, owner of Sénica, LLC was announced as the winner of the 2011 Small Business Administration (SBA) Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the State of Louisiana.

The Wisconsin budget battle is but the latest example of a state struggling to balance its budget in a weak economy and faced with escalating state government worker salaries, benefits and bloated retirement plans.

CP-USA is a proud sponsor of CPAC 2011 at the Marriott Wardman Hotel from 2/10- 2/12. You are cordially invited to visit Booth 405 to discuss the Party’s 2011 initiatives and meet some of our staff.

Thomas Fields recently spoke to the Bernice Business Group about his two recently published books, "I Called Him Grand Dad. The Lost Political Papers of Harvey G. Fields" and "Desert Burning" the story of the civilians during Operation Desert Storm.

Thomas T. Fields Jr has recently release two books that will please the history buff in the last minute of Christmas shopping. Both books are available at Amazon and will fill the void for last minute shopping.

Shreveport student Norman Taylor, who sustained a catastrophic spinal cord injury during routine football practice, will be honored for his academic and personal accomplishments despite adversity.

Conference Bringing Awareness and Education on Green Cities, Law and Regulation

Harvey G. Fields was a political figure and legal genius in rural Farmerville, Louisiana. Following his death his political papers were packed away and his life forgotten. Then they were discovered and many historical events were brought to light.

Live webcam in the city of New Orleans as the US marks five years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf coast. President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans, where sombre ceremonies are planned, including a tolling of the bells at St Louis Cathedral.

Paul Harris, author of "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" offers media outlets and bloggers the opportunity to correct some of the mis-reporting that occurred during Katrina and the levee failures.

Coinciding with their presence at the Space and Missiles Defense Conference, Espion International has released the 3rd generation of their Interceptor™ email security appliance, which allows content filtering behind a mail server’s firewall.

Secure Web portal established through Blackboard Connect to quickly update residents’ and businesses’ contact information so they receive important messages.

Live view from the Louisiana coast as BP continue to meet the cost of the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, with local business receiving compensation

Due to popular demand this saga is now available on Kindle (or other e-book reading devices) as well as in print. The book that John Lithgow has described as "stirring" is available in time for the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Sofia Adrogué, Member (Partner), Looper Reed and McGraw, selected as one of ten Blazing Star Award Finalists by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas

PolicyPitch helps hold politicians accountable by improving government transparency. In addition, it provides a platform for people to create change in their own community by pitching their own policies and voting on legislation.

First-of-its-kind conference highlights the intersection between green, legal and industry.

Are you doing business with the Federal Government, if not why not?

Metropolitan Human Services District, the legislatively-authorized provider for behavioral health disorders for Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes, has completed its review of proposals submitted for the recent request for proposals.