Governor Jindal Signs Bills into Law Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 107 bills.

Governor Jindal and Metal Shark Boats Announce More Than 100 New Jobs in Jeanerette Today, Governor Bobby Jindal and Metal Shark Boats LLC executive Matthew Unger announced the company will make a $1.9 million capital investment, which will allow it to complete a contract to build 500 Response Boat–Small patrol vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard over the next seven years. Along with creating 106 new jobs with an average starting salary of about $45,000, plus benefits, the project will retain 75 existing jobs and result in an estimated 164 indirect jobs in Iberia Parish and across Acadiana.