Louisiana lawmakers are set to take up “payroll protection” bills that would prohibit public school officials from automatically deducting worker dues for political purposes. The proposals figure into a larger national movement built around state initi... »
BP Settlement On April 18, 2012 lawyers for BP and Plaintiffs filed documents setting forth the settlement details of economic damage claims in the Deepwater Horizon MDL proceeding. The settlement provides a $2.3 billion Seafood Compensation Program fo... »
Louisiana’s transformative education policy changes should be extended to include school bus drivers who enjoy tenure protections unavailable in other states, according to Rep. Cameron Henry (R-Jefferson) and business representatives. »
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) would like for taxpayers to have a seat at the table when public employee unions negotiate with government officials over the size and scope of their compensation and benefit package. »
New Orleans ChamberOn April 11, 2012 fellow New Orleans Chamber members Montgomery Barnett, LLP and The Original Italian Pie restaurant will host the premier monthly evening networking event, Chamber After 5, located at 3706 Prytania Street from 5:30pm... »
With new a new recall petition lodged against Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and education reform being debated at the capitol in Baton Rouge, there's also plenty of ideas and opinions making its way on the social media sites these days. Here are ju... »
School boards should have the option to explore the possibility of privatizing food services as part of a larger effort aimed at maximizing classroom resources, Sen. Jack Donahue (R-Covington) and business representatives are set to argue this week »
Recent studies by researchers at LSU Baton Rouge and the University of Pittsburgh reveal benefits for Alzheimer's patients and newborns. »
