State Of Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Revenue Sponsors the 2nd Annual Super Tax Day at the Louisiana Superdome ...

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Louisiana Secretary of State/LOUISIANA FACTS-PG.D
The alligator was adopted as Louisiana's state reptile in 1983. It lives in watersand low lands of the state and other locations of the southeastUnited States. Resembling a lizard in shape, grown males (which are larger than females) reach a length of 11 to 12 feet and weigh 450 to 500 pounds. When grown, its color is dull grayand dark olive. ...

Although it is found in swamps and marshes throughout the state, the best wildpopulations occur in the overflow basins of the Atchafalaya, Red, and Pearl Rivers.Crawfish farms have also been established where the crustaceans are cultivated forlocal use and for export to other states. The crawfish was adopted as State Crustacean in 1983. ... [Read More]

Louisiana Secretary of State Elections Division Index
are members of the United States Armed Service as defined in R.S. 18:1302 or a spouse or dependent thereof; are students, instructors, or professors in an institution of higher learning located outside of their parish of registration,and live outside of their parish by reason thereof, or spouses or dependents accompanying and residing therewith; are ministers, priests, rabbis, or other members of the clergy assigned to a religious post outside of their parish of registration, or spouses or dependents accompanying and residing therewith; are or expect to be temporarily outside the territorial limits of the state or outside of their parish of registration during the absentee voting period and on election day; have moved their residences to another parish more than 100 miles from the parish seat of their former residence after voter registration books closed; are involuntarily confined in an institution for mental treatment outside of their registration parish and who are not interdi ... [Read More]

Welcome to Louisiana.gov
Looking for work in Louisiana? Information about State and Civil Service jobs, and job databanks available.  LAWorks has details on employment opportunities throughout the State.  Also find labor market facts and resources for State employees. ...

Facilitates growing a business in Louisiana. Includes information regarding incentives, tax credits and rebates, infrastructure assistance, and workforce training.  Offers links to the Department of Economic Development, Chambers of Commerce, and other economic development organizations. ... [Read More]

Louisiana Governor's Office - Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
The High School Reform Initiative is being implemented to increase the effectiveness of secondary educational programs throughout Louisiana and make high school more relevant and meaningful for all students. In an effort to further link professional development, academic and career and technical education, and to build capacity of participating local school systems across the state, the Louisiana Department of Education has already taken steps to align statewide efforts for comprehensive high school reform to support effective secondary educational programs.  Therefore, the next step will focus on developing and implementing a strategic plan that focuses on increasing the effectiveness of existing programs through a coordinated, systemic, supported technical assistance that leads to improved student outcomes.  In addition, the project will include research aimed at determining “multiple pathways” to exit high school with a diploma.  ... [Read More]

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is a state agency charged with protecting the public through the proper licensing and regulating of health care practitioners under its jurisdiction.  The Board is also responsible for investigating complaints and disciplining those practitioners who are in violation of the Louisiana Medical Practice Act . ...

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State of Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors - Web Links
North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors ...

North Carolina Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors ...

Office of Commercial Services - Residential Builders Unit ... [Read More]

List of Louisiana State symbols
For more information about the state symbol and its adoption contact the State Library of Louisiana, ...

"Gifts of the Earth" by Frances LeBeau, official state environmental song ...

Official Louisiana State Symbols Bird: brown pelican ... [Read More]

State of Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors - Home
The purpose of the legislature in enacting this Chapter is the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of all those persons dealing with persons engaged in the contracting vocation, and the affording of such persons of an effective and practical protection against the incompetent, inexperienced, unlawful, and fraudulent acts of contractors with whom they contract.  Further, the legislative intent is that the State Licensing Board for Contractors shall monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with the licensure requirements of this Chapter. ... [Read More]

Louisiana Secretary of State/What's New Quick Index
Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. While not an official national or state holiday, Flag Day is celebrated in many cities and towns throughout the state. ... [Read More]