Louisiana News
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana congressional districts to stand for now
(The Center Square) — Voting and civil rights activists challenging Louisiana’s congressional district map have voted to “continue to fight…
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Louisiana judge puts temporary halt on state’s abortion restriction law
(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s abortion clinics plan to soon resume procedures after an Orleans Parish Civil District Court judge…
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Louisiana’s Edwards vetoes bill that would allow state board of education to approve charters
(The Center Square) — A veto of legislation to allow charter schools approved by the state board of education, rather…
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Two Louisiana abortion providers close as state’s law banning most abortions takes effect
(The Center Square) — Two Louisiana abortion providers have reportedly shut their doors and a third has canceled all scheduled…
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Audit finds issues with Louisiana homeowner, rental assistance programs
(The Center Square) — Millions in loans through Louisiana’s Small Rental Property Program and Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program were…
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Public Assistance Needed In Locating Runaway Teen
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Malorie Elise Albert of Thibodaux.…
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Louisiana’s Edwards signs into law two occupational licensing-related reform bills
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law two bills related to occupational licensing this week,…
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Louisiana’s Edwards signs bill to allow speed cameras on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
(The Center Square) — Louisiana motorists traveling the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will soon be greeted with new signage, increased fines,…
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Louisiana redistricting fight to be decided in federal court after Legislature fails to draw new map
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature ended its special session without adopting a new congressional district map with two…
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Eighteen Cited In Connection With Cockfight Investigation-One Of The Eighteen Also Arrested On Additional Drug/Weapons Charges
(St. Martinville, La.) Sheriff Becket Breaux announces that following an investigation into recent reports of a suspected cockfighting operation, on…
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New Reservation System Will Make Getting Outdoors Easier At Louisiana State Parks
BATON ROUGE, La. – Booking a cabin or campsite in a Louisiana State Park is now easier than ever with…
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Louisiana officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in redistricting case
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and Attorney General Jeff Landry are asking the U.S. Supreme…
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Louisiana auditor, coastal protection agency disagree on extent of monitoring for federal funds
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor contends the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is not complying with requirements…
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Louisiana’s Edwards signs group of bills including one for college athlete compensation
(The Center Square) — Gov. John Bel Edwards signed more than six dozen bills into law on Tuesday that address…
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Louisiana Special Olympic Swimmers Bring Home Several Medals From USA Games In Florida
BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser sent a special congratulations to the members of the Louisiana Special Olympics swim…
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Gov. Edwards Nominates Atchafalaya Basin for NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve
BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards officially selected the Atchafalaya Coastal Basin as the preferred site in Louisiana…
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Regional electric grid sends alert about looming energy crunch
(The Center Square) – It’s not quite time for rolling blackouts, but an alert issued Tuesday by the Midcontinent Independent…
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Double whammy: Louisiana shrimpers face high diesel prices, cheap imports
Record high diesel prices and competition from cheap, imported shrimp are hitting Louisiana shrimpers in the wallet and driving some…
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MCPD Asking For Public Assistance In Locating Missing Person
Interim Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. and the Morgan City Police Department are asking our community partners for help in…
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Runaway Juvenile Alert
****RUNAWAY JUVENILE**** Dayana Rivera-Valladares 14 years old Amelia, LA Last seen on June 11, 2022. If you have any information…
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Louisiana Legislature to reconvene on Wednesday to redraw congressional maps
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers are expected to convene a special session on Wednesday to redraw the state’s congressional…
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Free Fishing Weekend This Saturday & Sunday
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on…
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Louisiana bill mandating road usage fees for hybrid, electric vehicles on Edwards’ desk
(The Center Square) — A bill that would assess a road usage fee on hybrid and electric vehicles in Louisiana…
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Louisiana occupational licensing reform bill headed to governor’s desk
(The Center Square) — Two occupational licensing reform bills are headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk after the Louisiana…
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Bill that would bolster reporting requirements for Louisiana state agencies headed to Edwards’ desk
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to the Public Benefit Integrity Law, which requires state…
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana charter schools managed by CMOs outperform other public schools
(The Center Square) — Baton Rouge students that were in charter schools run by charter management organizations outperformed students from…
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Cleco prepared for another active hurricane season
PINEVILLE, La. – June 1, 2022 – Weather experts are once again predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season which begins…
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Louisiana Senate Education Committee approves two education savings account bills
(The Center Square) — Two bills to create Education Savings Accounts students can use for educational expenses outside the public…
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Louisiana Public Service Commission could require utilities to pay a bigger share for storm repairs
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Public Service Commission is drafting an order to require Entergy and other investor-owned utilities…
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Cleco donates $500,000 to Community Foundation of Acadiana
PINEVILLE, La. – May 25, 2022 – Cleco Power donated $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Acadiana to support and…
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