Louisiana engineers to visit Panama next month
The Republic
AP Engineers with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana are planning a trip next month to Panama to see the Panama Canal widening project and learn more about what Louisiana can do to take advantage of the increased shipping ...
Engineers to Take "Economic Fact-Finding" Trip to PanamaKATC Lafayette News

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Compromise may settle legacy lawsuits issue in Louisiana
Alexandria Town Talk
After often contentious debate, a compromise has been offered that supporters hope will settle the issue of legacy lawsuits in Louisiana. Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle announced Wednesday that an agreement has been reached ...
Compromise reached in oilfield cleanup disputeKFOX El Paso
'Legacy suit' bills sent to SenateThe Advocate
Compromise announced on 'legacy lawsuit' reformLegal News Line

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ICPI, Louisiana Industry Demonstrate Permeable Pavers for U.S Senator David Vitter
PR Web (press release)
On May 3, the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and many of its members in the Louisiana concrete paver industry hosted US Senator David Vitter (R-LA) for a special product demonstration and briefing session.

Three levee police forces would share one chief under Louisiana House bill
NOLA.com
By Ed Anderson, The Times-Picayune Baton Rouge -- A single superintendent would oversee the police forces of three levee districts in the New Orleans area under a bill approved Thursday by a Louisiana Senate committee House Bill 701 by Rep.
Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature for 05.17.12KATC Lafayette News
Louisiana senator: Focus on what's needed for a college degreeShreveport Times
Louisiana Considers 'Right to Keep and Bear Arms' AmendmentOpposing Views
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Louisiana Senate passes state employee retirement proposal
NOLA.com
By Jeff Adelson, The Times-Picayune Baton Rouge -- A proposal to put most new state employees into a 401(k)-style retirement system known as a cash balance plan passed the Louisiana Senate on Thursday, clearing its last major hurdle before hitting the ...
Pension changes advanceThe Advocate

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'Idol' Viewers Eliminate Louisiana Gospel Singer
New York Times (blog)
Joshua Ledet, the powerful young gospel singer from Louisiana, was voted off Fox's “American Idol” show on Thursday, a surprising result given how he had dominated the contest for weeks and had won over-the-top praise from the judges on the show.
'American Idol': Joshua Ledet Chooses 'Imagine' and Goes Home to LouisianaGather.com
'American Idol' Results: Joshua Ledet Doesn't Make It Into FinaleAceShowbiz
'American Idol's' Joshua Ledet Amps Up the Drama for Final Top 3 Performance ...Hollywood Reporter

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Louisiana Legislators are getting 'Fit to Serve'
WBXH
More >> Louisiana is ranked as the fifth most obese state in the nation and now lawmakers have a plan to combat the growing epidemic. Several members of the Louisiana Legislature gathered Thursday at the Capitol to announce 'Fit to Serve' day.
Louisiana coroner determines star of reality TV show 'Swamp People' died from ...Washington Post
Coroner: 'Swamp People' star Guist died of 'natural causes'USA TODAY

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Louisiana's inspector general asks senators to keep his office open next year
The Republic
"Closing down the office of the inspector general would be a major step backward for the state of Louisiana and would send the worst possible message to the rest of the country," Street told senators. Members of the Senate Finance Committee suggested ...
Senators support inspector's officeThe Advocate

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Light Louisiana Oil Premium to Mars Smallest Since August
Bloomberg
Light Louisiana Sweet oil's premium to the Mars Blend grade narrowed to the smallest since August before shipments of oil on the Seaway pipeline and on speculation of a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves. Enterprise Products Partners LP ...

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WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, SportsJPMorgan Chase trading ...
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A key House Republican says the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter regulation.More >> Shareholders of JPMorgan ...

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