Today, Governor Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Czar, Steve Orlando, announced a partnership between the Governor’s Fiscal Responsibility Program and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The partnership aims to identify / drive efficiencies, waste reduction and cost …
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Gov. Landry meets with North La. leaders to discuss ways to mitigate loss of IP plant
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffGov. Jeff Landry visited Northwestern State University Tuesday to meet with community officials, legislators and leaders in business, industry, education and economic development to address the pending closure of the …
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Louisiana Lottery Observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Louisiana Lottery Corporation observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March, joining the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG) and the National …
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BESE statement regarding reconstitution of Education Explosion Inc. governing board
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLouisiana’s progress in K-12 Education is a national topic of discussion. BESE is proud of our children and encouraged by the potential that is now being recognized. We applaud efforts …
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Natchitoches Jaycees provide donation to support Special Olympics
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Natchitoches Area Jaycees presented a donation of $500 to Northwestern State University’s Presidential Leadership Program, the organization that annually hosts the Red River Games of the Louisiana Special Olympics. The donation …
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The Current Sauce and NSU’s SPJ chapter will host Student Press Freedom Day panel event
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Dakota Thomas, The Current Sauce Public Relations Assistant NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s student-run newspaper, The Current Sauce, and the student chapter of the Society of Professional …
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Governor Jeff Landry Announces Chair of Louisiana Housing Corporation
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry announced Wendy Gentry will serve as the Chair of the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Wendy was first appointed to the board in April 2024. “Wendy has served LHC for nearly a year, where …
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“Recipe for Rural STEM” engages youngsters in science activities through hands-on learning and experiments
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffRecipe for Rural STEM Day 2025, a day of science and technology exploration for fifth and sixth graders from throughout central Louisiana, drew 1,000 students from 28 schools to learn …
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Office of State Fire Marshal Announces New Public Affairs Director
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Office of State Fire Marshal welcomes Ken Pastorick, the agency’s new Director of Public Affairs. “I’m excited about having Ken as part of our team, he brings a tremendous …
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KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL’S CLEAN BIZ PARTNERSHIP NOW OVER 700 BUSINESSES STRONG
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffKeep Louisiana Beautiful’s (KLB) Clean Biz Partnership has grown to 710 participating businesses in 49 parishes and 40 chambers of commerce in 30 parishes. Businesses that are part of the Clean Biz …