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Monday, March 22, 2010

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Shakeup of state offices sought

Shakeup of state offices sought

(From Louisiana Gannett News) Although handling the loss of more than $1.3 billion in state revenues will cast an overriding shadow over most of the Legislature's dealings in the session that starts March 29, some less consequential matters are sure to capture attention.

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Entrepreneur Week billed as Jazz Fest for business

(From The Times-Picayune) Despite their splashy appearance, the three-foot-long, black and yellow flags emblazoned with a light bulb and the phrase "It's On In NOLA" that were sent to businesses around the metro area this month may prove to be an understated way of introducing the massive The Idea Village New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, a nine-day period packed with workshops, speeches and parties celebrating the entrepreneurial community of New Orleans.

Web breathes new life into failed retailers

(From The Wall Street Journal) Systemax is trying to profit after buying the names of two deceased store chains, CompUSA and Circuit City. (Registration required)

Industry winners and losers in the health care overhaul

(From The Wall Street Journal) After more than a year of health-overhaul proposals, insurers face changes that will reshape their market, drug makers claim a victory, hospitals expect mixed results and doctors worry about patient loads. (Registration required)

Hoping for a gift from Google? Go jump in the lake

(From The New York Times) Google’s offer to build a high-speed broadband network in cities has brought out a competitive spirit nationwide.

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House Democrats are still reluctant to give the numbers on supporters for healthcare reform, but are predicting weekend passage of the bill. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Districts should pay teacher bonuses
The state is in a budget crunch, so local school districts are going to have to take care of paying for their certified teachers. That's causing districts to cry like children, even though they're sitting on massive surpluses.

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