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Louisiana housing agency leader faces sexual harassment claims Tuesday, April 20, 2021 The leader of the state’s affordable housing agency has been suspended while he’s being investigated for allegations that he sexually harassed an employee, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office confirmed today. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Keith Cunningham was placed on administrative leave with pay last Wednesday pending the outcome of the investigation, says Christina Stephens, Edwards’ spokesperson. Cunningham was placed on leave by the interim president of the corporation’s board ...

The head of the Louisiana Housing Corporation has been suspended in relation to a sexual harassment complaint, Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder confirmed to USA Today Network Tuesday. Schroder, a member of the agency's governing board, said executive director Keith Cunningham was suspended by board Chair Jennifer Vidrine, mayor of Ville Platte, on April 14. USA Today Network is seeking comment from Cunningham, who was placed on administrative leave with pay. Among the allegations made by the employee through her attorney, Jill Craft, in In a letter sent to the Louisiana Housing Corp. on Ma...

Music streaming algorithms: Are they sexist? While predictive data has certainly proven itself to be useful, algorithms, – written as they are by humans – are inherently flawed, and may be dishing up a hefty dose of sexism when it comes to curating our music streaming options. Guest post by It is probably just the second inning when it comes to the ways in which Artificial Intelligence – or AI – will impact platforms and devices in our digital lives.  Whether it’s Amazon suggesting related purchases, Pandora choosing songs that are sonically compatible, or Netflix highlighting doc...

Bike Week, prison PR, somber anniversaries: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY Alabama Montgomery: A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would let the governor pick the state’s top public health official. The Senate Health Committee voted 8-3 on Wednesday to advance the bill by Sen. Jim McClendon to the Senate floor. McClendon, an optometrist, said the change would make the position more accountable to elected leaders. But two other doctors on the committee argued it is wrong to interject politics into public health ...

From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would let the governor pick the state’s top public health official. The Senate Health Committee voted 8-3 on Wednesday to advance the bill by Sen. Jim McClendon to the Senate floor. McClendon, an optometrist, said the change would make the position more accountable to elected leaders. But two other doctors on the committee argued it is wrong to interject politics into public health decisions. The state health officer, a position currently held by Dr. Scott Harris, is selected by the...