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This hour, Newell speaks with Ron Faucheaux, Political Analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics", about the process of Louisiana’s Constitutional Convention. Then, PANO Attorney, Eric Hessler joins the Sheriff to talk about NOPD's new DNA crime lab.   

This hour, Newell speaks with Ron Faucheaux, Political Analyst &amp; publisher of "Lunchtime Politics", about the process of Louisiana’s Constitutional Convention. Then, PANO Attorney, Eric Hessler joins the Sheriff to talk about NOPD's new DNA crime lab.

When Newell Normand talks…everybody listens.

Newell Normand

When Newell Normand talks…everybody listens.



How will the process of Louisiana's Constitutional Convention actually play out?

Aaron Mischler, President of the New Orleans Firefighters Union comes on to the record straight on the city’s woefully underfunded fire pension and the report from BGR. Mischler says, “I will be defending my integrity, which was questioned by both today's guest as well as the host." 

Newell and Mr. Mischler engage in a passionate exchange over the fire pension 

Aaron Mischler, President of the New Orleans Firefighters Union comes on to the record straight on the city’s woefully underfunded fire pension and the report from BGR. Mischler says, “I will be defending my integrity, which was questioned by both today's guest as well as the host." 
Newell and Mr. Mischler engage in a passionate exchange over the fire pension

New Orleans Firefighters' Pension: "Math has no emotion."

This hour, Newell speaks with Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc., about the various bills circulating throughout the State Legistlator, Charles Barkley pledgin $1 million to St. Mary's Academy, and more. Then, Michael brings on Rachel Shields, Special Assistant for Partnerships & Engagement at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), to discuss business survey created with the goal of better understanding their needs from a state economic development perspective.

This hour, Newell speaks with Michael Hecht, President &amp; CEO, GNO Inc., about the various bills circulating throughout the State Legistlator, Charles Barkley pledgin $1 million to St. Mary's Academy, and more. Then, Michael brings on Rachel Shields, Special Assistant for Partnerships &amp; Engagement at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), to discuss business survey created with the goal of better understanding their needs from a state economic development perspective.

What are some of the positives coming out of the legislative session?

Rachel Shields, Special Assistant for Partnerships & Engagement at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), joins Newell to discuss a business survey created with the goal of better understanding their needs from a state economic development perspective. It also comes at a time when Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is undergoing a major transformation. Under the leadership of Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois, LED launched “Positioning Louisiana to Win,” a plan to modernize the department in ways that allow it to proactively and comprehensively support existing businesses, and aggressively compete to attract new business.

Rachel Shields, Special Assistant for Partnerships &amp; Engagement at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), joins Newell to discuss a business survey created with the goal of better understanding their needs from a state economic development perspective. It also comes at a time when Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is undergoing a major transformation. Under the leadership of Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois, LED launched “Positioning Louisiana to Win,” a plan to modernize the department in ways that allow it to proactively and comprehensively support existing businesses, and aggressively compete to attract new business.

How will the process of Louisiana's Constitutional Convention actually play out?

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