NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Wednesday, August 10, 2016.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – Friday, Aug. 12 – 55th Annual Progressive National Baptist Convention day three, featuring keynote from Democratic National Committee Interim Chair Donna Brazile, 10:00 a.m. The weeklong conference is focused on 'the importance of voter education and voter registration as well as an overhaul of the criminal justice system and policing tactics', with over 3,000 attendees expected.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards speaks at Military Order of the World Wars 2016 National Convention, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services introduces the Quality Parenting Initiative, a movement aimed at strengthening foster care in Louisiana, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Healing Place Church, Arena Stadium Room, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – Louisiana Tax Commission rules and regulation session, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – New Orleans Office of Economic Development 3rd quarter Business Information Session, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Good Work Network, 2022 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine holds a campaign fundraiser in New Orleans with celebrity chef Donald Link, 6:00 p.m. Clinton and Kaine will face Republicans Donald Trump and Indiana Governor Mike Pence in the Nov. 8 election.
Location: Calcasieu Private Dining, New Orleans.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 – Friday, Aug. 12 – Global Sustainability Summit.
Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans.
