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Louisiana workers are still leaving their jobs in droves 

5.18.23 –  News Star More than 200,000 Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first quarter of 2023, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, the most on record in the state’s history. Louisiana saw 73,000 workers voluntarily leave their jobs...

Baton Rouge May Wait to Ask Employees About Criminal History

5.9.23 – Governing – A proposal would expand the “ban the box” concept to the private sector, barring most contractors who do business with the city-parish from asking job applicants about their criminal history until late in the hiring process. The number...

Bill to help boost police hiring advances in Louisiana legislature

42.24.23 – FOX8Live.com -NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) Legislation that aims to entice more people into law enforcement sailed out of a state House committee Monday (April 24). House Bill 563 would provide thousands of dollars in bonuses for newly employed law enforcement...

2023 Louisiana legislative session: See the bills related to crime

4.13.23 – BRProud.com -BATON ROUGE, La. The legislative session in Louisiana started on Monday, April 10. Lawmakers pre-filed more than 800 bills for the 2023 Louisiana legislative session. A number of them are related to crime. Here is a roundup of notable...