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NLRB rule puts Black-owned franchises at risk

The road to hell is truly paved with good intentions.   A Nations Labor Relations Board rule which would classify large corporate franchisors as “co-owners” (with

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Dept. of Ag assigns ‘disaster areas’ in wake of 2023 drought

By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer The federal government is coming to the aid of thousands of farmers across Louisiana straining under the weight of a

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Explosives company to build facility at Camp Minden
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — An explosives and rocket motor manufacturer announced on April 12 will build a facility at the Louisiana National Guard’s Camp Minden Training Center.
SBA sets up office in Crowley to offer drought assistance
(lailluminator.com) — The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center in Crowley for businesses that have weathered challenges from last year’s extreme drought.
AT&T data breach exposes millions to identity theft threat
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — AT&T, the telecommunications giant, revealed over the weekend a significant breach that has exposed the sensitive information of millions of its current and ...
Legislation addresses Louisiana’s plumber shortage
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A proposal working its way through the Louisiana Legislature is geared to ease the shortage of plumbers in the state, a void expected to grow ...
Lawmakers support new fees on Louisiana seafood dealers who import foreign catch
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — State lawmakers advanced separate bills last Tuesday to address the dominance of cheap foreign seafood in Louisiana. One would require seafood dealers to pay higher ...
Louisiana treasurer’s pandemic-rooted gold currency pitch blocked in bipartisan vote
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A push from ultra-conservatives – including Treasurer John Fleming – to allow gold and silver to be used as currency in Louisiana failed on Monday ...
How $9 billion from taxpayers fueled plastics production – and illegal pollution
By Sara Sneath Contributing Writer (Special from DeSmog via lailluminator.com) — Through billions in tax breaks and subsidies, taxpayers in Louisiana, Texas, and other states have supported the construction or expansion of ...
N.O. officials say payment problems for teen workers fixed
By Khalil Gillon Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — New Orleans city officials say they are making a slew of changes to ensure participants in the city’s youth workforce programs get paid for their ...

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