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Growth spurs Youngsville to eye new rules

December 27, 2012 7:33 AM

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (AP) - Youngsville is considering new regulations to guide commercial and residential development in a once-tiny municipality that has seen its population grow by more than 400 percent over the past two decades. Youngsville Mayor Wilson Viator tells The Advocate the city has no zoning laws, and there... more »
New Rules for 401(k)

October 14, 2010 2:08 PM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Quarterly 401(k) statements are going to start offering more guidance about exactly where your money is going. The Department of Labor says it will require companies providing 401(k) accounts to lay out all the fees and other charges in plain language beginning Jan. 1,... more »
State's New Rules For Developers Borrowing Money

April 15, 2010 12:05 PM

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Changes have been made to the state's rules for developers borrowing money through the federal Gulf Opportunity Zone Act. The cap on GO Zone borrowing approval was raised from $100 million to $250 million. And developers will have to tap the money within 90 days... more »
Tragedy Sparks Rule Change

January 13, 2010 7:40 PM

Stricter rules will be in affect this year for Mardi Gras runners in Eunice. Almost a year ago Hannah Landreneau died participating in the run. She fell when attempting to cross from the back of a pickup truck onto a trailer. "It's soon to be her anniversary... more »