Through the $1 million U.S. Department of Labor grant announced today, all workers affected by recent automobile industry layoffs will have access to the full array of federal dislocated workers services. Trade-eligible dislocated workers will have access to skill assessment services, counseling, case management, job search services, job placement, and follow-up services.
In August, Governor Jindal traveled to Detroit to meet with the president of General Motors North America to discuss the state’s continuing support for GM’s Shreveport facility and to reinforce that Louisiana will do whatever it can to support the Shreveport facility in adapting to changing market conditions, which may drive the company to convert their equipment and facilities toward producing more fuel efficient vehicles.
Governor Jindal has also been working with Congress to ask for increased support of the automobile industry in Louisiana. In late September, the Governor sent a letter to leaders of Congress, requesting their support for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Initiative, which would provide low-interest loans to automobile manufacturers and suppliers for the specific purpose of fostering research and development for advanced technology vehicles (including those using fuel cell technology, plug-in hybrids, extended range electric cars, and other advanced hybrid vehicles).
The Governor said in the letter that, “these loans will be utilized by U.S. automakers in the purchase of new equipment for existing manufacturing facilities as well as engineering activities associated with designing these vehicles of the future. Given the current state of the economy, it has become increasingly difficult for the automobile industry to secure critical funding for their research and development activities, which is necessary in order to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. The allocation of funds to support this initiative would go far in helping this vital American industry reach its full potential while also helping to reduce the carbon footprint of both the manufacturing facility and the final product itself.”
Appointments
Also, Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of William Clouatre to the State Licensing Board for Contractors.
The State Licensing Board for Contractors serves to serves to regulate licensed contractors who wish to practice in Louisiana.
According to statute, the board is comprised of fifteen gubernatorial appointments which are subject to senate confirmation and are selected as follows:
Four members must have had the greater part of their experience as a licensed contractor in the field of highway and street construction
Four members must have had the greater part of their experience as a licensed contractor in the fields of building or industrial construction, or both fields
One member must have had the greater part of their experience as a licensed contractor in the field of mechanical construction
One member must have had the greater part of their experience as a licensed contractor in the field of electrical construction
Two members must have had the greater part of their experience as a subcontractor in the construction industry in fields other than electrical or mechanical construction
One member must have had the greater experience as a licensed contractor in the area of oil field construction
Two members must serve as at-large members and must not earn their livelihood in a construction-related industry
There must be at least one board member from each congressional district who must have been a resident of the state of Louisiana for the last five successive years. Additionally, all members must have been actively engaged as a contractor in the construction classification that they represent for the five-year period prior to their appointment, except for the members serving in an at-large capacity. Additionally, the board of directors of the Louisiana Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. must submit a list of nominations certified by its president and secretary.
William Clouatre, of Gonzales, is the vice-president of business development for Cajun Constructors, Inc. Clouatre is a veteran of the United State Marine Corps and a member of the Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance. Clouatre was nominated by the Associated Builders and Contractors and will serve as a licensed building contractor, as required by statute.
Also, today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced two appointments to the Statewide Independent Living Council.
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) was created in accordance with federal guidelines to develop and sign, in conjunction with the Office of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) of the Department of Social Services, a state plan for independent living services and then monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the plan. The plan addresses the needs of specific disability populations and independent living issues that impact Louisiana.
According to executive order, the council is comprised of a maximum of twenty-one gubernatorial appointments including the following:
One director of a center for independent living selected by the directors of centers for independent living in the state
One director of a vocational rehabilitation program in the state
Two representatives of centers for independent living
Two representatives of parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities
Eight representatives of advocates of and for individuals with disabilities
Three representatives of private businesses in the state of Louisiana
Two representatives of organizations providing services for individuals with disabilities
Two ex-officio members representing a state agency that provides services for individuals with disabilities, with one representing Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Appointments to the Statewide Independent Living Council:
Yavonka Archaga, of Metairie, is the executive director for Resources for Independent Living, Inc. Archaga is a member of the Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Louisiana Society of CPAs. She will serve as a representative of a center for independent living, as required by executive order.
John B. Wood, Jr., of LaPlace, is a personal financial analyst for Premerica Financial Services. Wood will serve as a parent with a child that has a disability, as required by executive order.
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1 million grant through their Workforce Investment Act to the Louisiana Workforce Commission in order to support workers in Northwest Louisiana that have been affected by GM’s recent decision to layoff a shift of workers at their facility that produces pickup trucks and the H3 Hummer.
Governor Jindal said, “This federal assistance is very important in helping the hundreds of workers who have been laid off in Northwest Louisiana, but we still have much more work to do to foster the future growth of the automotive industry in our state. I have been to Detroit and met with the president of GM, and we know that there is currently a nationwide shift in market conditions taking place that is driving consumers to choose more fuel-efficient vehicles. This means that we must position our state and our workers to meet the demands of this changing market and attract future investments in projects and facilities that will create more fuel-efficient automobiles. We are also continuing to work with GM to discuss the possibility of the company converting their operations here toward making other types of vehicles that would put our workers back to work.
“I recently sent a letter to Congress to request that they provide low-interest loans to automobile manufacturers in order to facilitate increased investment in alternative fuel technology, which we will encourage to grow right here in Louisiana. Just this week, we broke ground on a renewable fuel facility in Geismar that will create dozens of high-paying jobs. With increased research and investment into alternative sources of energy, along with continued support for our oil and gas industry, we can make Louisiana the energy capital of the world.”
Through the $1 million U.S. Department of Labor grant announced today, all workers affected by recent automobile industry layoffs will have access to the full array of federal dislocated workers services. Trade-eligible dislocated workers will have access to skill assessment services, counseling, case management, job search services, job placement, and follow-up services.
In August, Governor Jindal traveled to Detroit to meet with the president of General Motors North America to discuss the state’s continuing support for GM’s Shreveport facility and to reinforce that Louisiana will do whatever it can to support the Shreveport facility in adapting to changing market conditions, which may drive the company to convert their equipment and facilities toward producing more fuel efficient vehicles.
Governor Jindal has also been working with Congress to ask for increased support of the automobile industry in Louisiana. In late September, the Governor sent a letter to leaders of Congress, requesting their support for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Initiative, which would provide low-interest loans to automobile manufacturers and suppliers for the specific purpose of fostering research and development for advanced technology vehicles (including those using fuel cell technology, plug-in hybrids, extended range electric cars, and other advanced hybrid vehicles).
The Governor said in the letter that, “these loans will be utilized by U.S. automakers in the purchase of new equipment for existing manufacturing facilities as well as engineering activities associated with designing these vehicles of the future. Given the current state of the economy, it has become increasingly difficult for the automobile industry to secure critical funding for their research and development activities, which is necessary in order to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. The allocation of funds to support this initiative would go far in helping this vital American industry reach its full potential while also helping to reduce the carbon footprint of both the manufacturing facility and the final product itself.”
The Louisiana Retirement Development Commission serves to develop and market Louisiana as a preferred choice for retirement to pre-retiring and retired individuals in an effort to attract and retain retirees while enhancing communities and improving the economic climate of the state.
According to statute, the commission is comprised of the following eleven members:
·The governor or his designee.
·The lieutenant governor or his designee.
·The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism or his designee.
·The secretary of the Department of Economic Development or his designee.
·One member from each of the following five state tourism marketing regions:
oSportsman's Paradise
oCrossroads
oCajun Country
oPlantation Country
oGreater New Orleans
·The Senate president or his designee..
·The speaker of the House of Representatives or his designee.
Dr. James Bulot, of Monroe is the executive director of the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs and will serve as the governor’s designee, as required by statute.
There goes Bobby Blah-Blah again............. "Hey Rockie, Watch me pull a rabbit out my hat"....... Wutever, rah-rah-siskoomba-Yeaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy BOBBY!!!!!!! Oh, I forgot, Bobby is considered to be the "Go to Guy" in certain circles... I wonder who his proctologist,,,,, er,,, uh,,,,, point man is........ Written by
on 10/8/2008
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