Aug 14, 2019
Jefferson Parish Voters made an investment in their future on May 4th when voters chose to raise property taxes by $28.8 million to benefit public education. Jefferson Parish has the largest public-school system in Louisiana with almost 50,000 students. The tax...
Apr 17, 2019
April 17, 2019 The Jefferson Business Council has announced its support of a new property tax proposed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System that will be levied parishwide at a rate of 7.9 mills for 10 years beginning 2019 which is dedicated to increased pay...
Feb 19, 2019
The Jefferson Business Council has recognized three teachers from the Jefferson Parish Public School System who have been nominated for State Teacher Of The Year with the Lucien Gunter Excellence In Teaching Award. The recipients this year, the third in which...
Feb 4, 2019
Business Leaders Announce Support of Upcoming Millage for Competitive and Fair Compensation for Teachers in Jefferson Parish METAIRIE, La. – An educated workforce, a safe community and contributions to a better quality of life are a few of the catalysts making public...
Oct 25, 2018
OCT 24, 2018 • BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH MEDIA RELEASE OVERVIEW Today BGR releases three reports on Jefferson Parish tax renewals for drainage works, juvenile services, and animal shelter and health services that voters will consider on November 6, 2018. If...
Oct 8, 2018
Avondale Marine LLC, a joint venture between Virginia-based T. Parker Host and Illinois-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners, has finalized the purchase of the 250-acre Avondale Shipyard property from Huntington Ingalls Industries. This marks a critical step towards...
