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Prison Enterprises operates a diversified group of industry and agriculture operations located at more than five correctional facilities throughout Louisiana. The company utilizes the resources of the department in the production of food, fiber and various items used by inmates in order to lower the cost of incarceration. Prison Enterprises provides products and services to state agencies and the agencies of parishes, municipalities and several political subdivisions. It offers work opportunities to over 1700 inmates in nearly 900 different industry and agriculture positions. The company employs approximately 90 full-time employees in operations in Louisiana. Prison Enterprises is located in Baton Rouge, La.

The Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) is a state government agency established by the Louisiana Legislature in 2004. It is tasked with creating and managing a comprehensive statewide system of care coordination for individuals facing serious traumatic injuries or time-sensitive illnesses. Generated from their website's infomation

The Lafourche Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners, established in 1892 and operating under the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, is dedicated to providing flood protection from potential flooding associated with the Mississippi River. With a fully active board of 11 members, the entity not only maintains the integrity of the levee system but also engages in regular meetings to address its responsibilities, conducting 36 meetings in both the prior and current years. Members receive per diem compensation and travel expense reimbursements as part of their engagement in the crucial work of flood protection. The district operates with a workforce comprising both classified and unclassified personnel, participating in the state retirement systems while managing its financial obligations for the fiscal year through careful budgeting and oversight. Generated from the website