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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 27, 2012
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	Baton Rouge: Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending April 21, 2012, decreased to 3,076 from the previous week&amp;#39;s total of....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Louisiana Taxpayers Have Received $534 Million in State Individual Income Tax Refunds
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	Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has distributed more than half a billion dollars in individual state income tax refunds to L....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Annual Drawdown at Catahoula Lake Scheduled to Begin May 1
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	Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) plans to begin de-watering Catahoula Lake starting May 1 with a target date ....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			DOE Releases Application for Schools to Participate in Statewide Scholarship Program
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Last week, Governor Bobby Jindal signed House Bill 976&amp;nbsp;into law.&amp;nbsp; Among other options, the legislation provides s....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Mineral and Energy Board Reports on April Lease Sale
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	Baton Rouge: The State Mineral and Energy Board conducted its monthly meeting and lease sale&amp;nbsp;in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Buildin....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			DOTD Offers New Cash and Charge Toll Lane Option in Lafourche Parish
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	Leeville: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will offer a new in-lane service option or cash and charge lane for mot....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			DOE Announces Recommendations for Striving Readers Grant Recipients
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	Baton Rouge: Louisiana was one of only six states awarded the federal Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant by the U.S. Department of Educa....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Louisiana Taxpayers Receive $420 Million in State Income Tax Refunds
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	Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued more than 1 million individual income tax refunds for income tax returns submitte....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			LDWF Announces the Opening of White Lake WCA Birding and Nature Trail
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	Gueydan: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) opened a new, two-mile birding and nature trail at White Lake Wetlands Conservat....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Louisiana State Parks Mobile App Updated
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	Baton Rouge: The Pocket Ranger&amp;reg;, Louisiana Office of State Parks&amp;rsquo; official mobile app for Parks and historic sites, will be released with....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			CAFE, DCFS Interactive Application Is Open For Business
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	Baton Rouge: CAF&amp;Eacute;, an interactive application,&amp;nbsp;is open for business across the state for individuals applying for, or those currently r....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Student of the Year Finalists Announced
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	Baton Rouge: Each year Louisiana recognizes extraordinary students through the Student of the Year awards program, and yesterday the Louisiana Depa....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Our Louisiana: Celebrating 200 Years of Statehood Exhibit Opens
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	Baton Rouge: Marking the bicentennial of Louisiana statehood, the Louisiana State Museum is presenting a major exhibition of seldom-seen artifacts,....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Bond Commission Approves Over $52 Million for Projects and $8.6 Million in Savings 
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	Baton Rouge: The State Bond Commission approved over $52 million for projects statewide and $8.6 million in savings by refinancing existing public ....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 20, 2012
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	Baton Rouge: Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending April 14, 2012, increased to 3,606 from the previous week&amp;#39;s total of....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 13, 2012
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending April 7, 2012, increased to 3,141 from the previous week&amp;#39;....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 9, 2012
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending March 31, 2012, increased to 2,945 from the previous week&amp;#39....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			St. Charles, St James and St. John parishes to hold Household Hazardous Waste 
Collection day in Destrehan and Laplace
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	Baton Rouge: St, Charles, St. James and St. John parishes are holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Saturday, April 14, at two locati....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Coushatta Casino Resort Ready to Hire Workers
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;A&amp;nbsp;job fair will be held Tuesday, April 10, for Coushatta Casino Resort, which is looking to hire employees for its new casin....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: March 30, 2012
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending March 24, 2012, increased to 2,873 from the previous week&amp;#39....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Nursing Workforce Demand Study Reveals Areas of Need for Louisiana
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	Baton Rouge: A study released by the Louisiana Center for Nursing, a division of the State Board of Nursing, reveals a continued, substantial need ....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: Mar. 23, 2012
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending Mar. 17, 2012, decreased to 2,830 from the previous week&amp;#39;....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupon Enrollment Now Open
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	Baton Rouge: Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., urged qualifying senior citizens ages 60 and older to go to their area Coun....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			DOTD Announces Improvements to I-12 in Tangipahoa Parish
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	Baton Rouge:&amp;nbsp;The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced the beginning of a project to resurface 12.7 miles of....</description>        
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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