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August 2021 Government Updates

– Governor Edwards has reinstated the mask mandate until September 1, 2021.

– La. has finally stopped the federal unemployment subsidy payment on July 31, 2021.  In exchange, The legislature raised the state unemployment to $275 a week beginning in January. 

– Many new La. laws took effect on August 1st:

Ending jail time for small amounts of recreational marijuana;

Abortion pill restrictions;

Chokehold restraints by police officers;

Restaurants can sell ready to drink alcoholic beverages for delivery;

La. athletic events will start with the national anthem;

$100 annual fee on seafood businesses that sell imported seafood;

And, an African American history course is an eligible credit for TOPS

-However, The La. override session failed to overturn any vetoes

IN EDUCATION

-La. students have worked with NASA to simulate life on a space station.

-Ochsner launched a scholarship program for nursing students in exchange for employment with Ochsner after graduation.

-The Jefferson Parish Schools will require masks for all students, at least until September 1st.

-Also, our Jefferson Parish schools have partnered with Children’s Hospital through ThriveKids Student Wellness Project.  This will provide pediatric care and mental health services to JP students.

IN BUSINESS

– Breeze Airways launched at Louis Armstrong Airport with 10 nonstop flights.

 -The New Orleans Superdome will now be the Caesars Superdome with an estimated value at $138 million through 2041.

Mission & Goals

The East Jefferson Business Association is the organization for all individuals with a business interest in East Jefferson Parish. Our mission is to act on behalf of its members to provide necessary support for the progress and development of businesses in the area.
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2020-2021 Board

President
Mildred Zorick-Congemi
1st Vice-President
Tammie Taffi
2nd Vice-President
Cory Lobell
Treasurer
Jackie Dardano
Secretary
Dee Allen Clubb

Board members
Steve Barnett
Christine Briede
Bob Ebbermann
Cat Fleuriet
Al Gardes
Alyssa Herbert
Phyllis Jacques
Helen LeBlanc
Elizabeth Manshel
Larry Manshel
Bob Rispoli

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