Louisiana

November 8, 2007: (Baton Rouge, LA) — Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. announced today that his office has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, Lafayette Insurance Company, Xactware, Inc., Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC, Insurance Services Office, Inc., State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Standard Fire Insurance Company and McKinsey & Company for alleged violations of the Louisiana Monopolies Act.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- “Today is a great day for Florida and the Everglades ecosystem. We are one step closer to our goal of restoring the South Florida Ecosystem and other critical natural habitats. I would like to thank our entire Florida Congressional delegation for tirelessly working to get this legislation to the finish line.    » read more »

Nov 06, 2007 -- BASTROP - Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and International Paper (IP) announced today that the Louisiana Mill located in Bastrop, La. would remain open and become a producer of pulp. IP management had been exploring strategic alternatives for the Louisiana Mill, including possible closure, as part of its transformation plan, announced in 2005. With this commitment to plant reinvestment, IP's Louisiana Mill will remain in production and continue to produce product and compete in the global market place.    » read more »

November 5, 2007: (Baton Rouge, LA) — Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. is pleased to announce that his office is now accepting applications for assistance from the Louisiana Military Family Assistance (MFA) Fund.    » read more »

Bill Includes $180 Million for Projects to Improve Infrastructure and Clean Up Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Other Maryland Waterways

November 02, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the House will move quickly next week to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 Conference Report. The same bill passed the House in August with a veto-proof majority of 381 – 40, and in September was approved by the Senate 81-12.    » read more »

NJ Senators Say Measure Includes More Than $480 Million For State Projects Essential For Garden State's Safety, Environment

November 2, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today lambasted President Bush for vetoing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The measure would have authorized more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey.    » read more »

Says Bill Is Essential For Illinois Projects

November 2, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement in response to President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):

“Today's veto proves again President Bush can find billions to rebuild Iraq but not to rebuild America. A strong America begins at home."    » read more »

November 2, 2007 -- WASHINGTON – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., made the following statement today after President Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:

“The President’s decision to veto the Water Resources Development Act is the wrong one. This crucial legislation, seven years in the making, will help repair and upgrade America’s water infrastructure, help restore the Great Lakes and other ecosystems, and protect Michigan’s waterways from the pollution of combined sewer overflows.    » read more »

November 2, 2007 -- Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada made the following statement today after President Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:

“I’m disappointed President Bush vetoed this important legislation that would help ensure Nevada’s water systems and flood control projects are appropriately funded. Although 81 Senators voted to strengthen our environment and economy and protect our natural resources through the Water Resources Development Act, President Bush has again said no to these critical priorities.    » read more »

November 2, 2007 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following statement on President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA):    » read more »

Nov 02, 2007 -- BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today regarding President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA):    » read more »

Oct 30, 2007 -- BATON ROUGE -- Starting today, Louisiana residents who are members of a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard and have served a minimum of 30 days' active duty or active state service since September 11, 2001 may apply for financial relief from the Louisiana Military Family Assistance fund.    » read more »

Oct 30, 2007 -- SHREVEPORT - Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco welcomed General Motors officials today as they confirmed GM will invest approximately $73 million into its Shreveport truck assembly plant to prepare the plant for production of the all-new HUMMER H3T. Larger than a truck, smaller than a full-size, the H3T is scheduled to arrive in dealerships by third quarter 2008.    » read more »

October 30, 2007: BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. today announced he has joined the Attorneys General of 41 other states and Guam in an agreement with Kroger Co. to help stop tobacco sales to youth.

Kroger, one of the nation’s largest retailers, has 2,468 supermarkets in 31 states under two dozen banners and 779 convenience stores in 15 states under 5 banners. All but 92 of the convenience stores are company-owned. There are several stores operating under the name of Kroger in Louisiana.    » read more »

Oct 29, 2007 -- BATON ROUGE - Today, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and Union Tank Car honored Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco during a tour and presentation ceremony in Alexandria to show appreciation for her leadership and commitment to economic and workforce development for the State of Louisiana and the local community.

Gov. Blanco toured the UTLX manufacturing plant along with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Mike Olivier, UTLX General Manager Jim Shirvinski, and LCTCS President Joe D. May.    » read more »