EJBA Government Notes October 2018
- Avondale Shipyard site deal to sell and develop a multi-modal private terminal that could bring 2,000 jobs
- Disney Cruise Line announced that it will be making the Port of New Orleans its first-ever home port in Louisiana beginning in early 2020.
- New airport terminal delayed again until mid-May 2019
- American Airlines featured a 48-page special section on Louisiana – past, present, and future.
- Louisiana is showing a $300 Million Dollar surplus from the last budget year due to income tax collections
- Mississippi says $9.8 million wagered on Sports Betting in its first month – legislation La. did NOT pass.
- The BabyCakes will be moving to Kansas after the 2019-2020 season
- La. will receive $41 M to pay for flood control in six parishes. JP will add a public park to store storm water.
- La. Economic Development has begun a mentor program to connect small businesses with mentor companies to provide technical and developmental help.
- JP will host a panel discussion on “Raising Awareness on Mental and Behavior Health”, Saturday, Sept.29th at the East Bank Regional Library
- JP will host a presentation “Treating Addictions: Progress and Recommendations”, Tuesday, Oct. 30th at East Bank Regional Library.
- Rankings:
- University of New Orleans (UNO) is among the top 25 national universities whose students graduate with the lowest average amount of debt.
- Area Development has ranked Louisiana No.7 in Top States for Doing Business…earning a Top 10 position for the eighth consecutive year
- La. placed No. 3 in the nation for Leading Workforce Development; No. 6 in 3 categories of Favorable General Regulatory Environment, Business Incentives, and Cooperative State Government
- La. ranks No. 2 for infrastructure investment to support economic growth
- National World War II Museum was ranked #3 in the US and #8 in the world.
- WalletHub ranked La. #2 for “Engaged Workers” and La. ranked #18 Hardest Working state in America.
- WalletHub also ranked New Orleans as 2018’s 9th Most Fun City in America
- WalletHub ranked Louisiana as 2018’s 7th “Least Financially Savvy State.”
- November 6th are upcoming elections for Congressional seats, Secretary of State, and local JP School Board seats. We also have several TAX RENEWALS (NOT A NEW TAX) on the ballot and six constitutional amendments. Amendment 2 concerning a vote for or against Unanimous Jury is important to align us with the rest of the country or not.
- Lastly, the Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals have designed a Metairie flag, symbolizing our tradition and culture. These flags can be purchased for $50.