Louisiana News
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Oil and gas industries in Louisiana, other state issue warnings against suspending leasing on federal lands
(The Center Square) – In response to the Biden administration suspending new oil and gas leases on federal land for…
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State report questions Louisiana’s air quality enforcement
(The Center Square) – Though Louisiana’s air quality has improved in recent years, state regulators should be doing more to…
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Louisiana’s two open seats in Congress draw 28 candidates
(The Center Square) – On Friday, the final day for candidates to sign up to run for one of Louisiana’s…
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Louisiana could be facing $960 million budget shortfall
(The Center Square) – Louisiana lawmakers could be facing a $960 million shortfall when they begin their next legislative session…
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Louisiana Legislature approves COVID-19 voting plan
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Legislature has approved an emergency plan for this spring’s elections that expands mail-in voting…
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Ten candidates enter races for Louisiana’s open seats in Congress on first qualifying day
(The Center Square) – Ten candidates signed up to run for one of Louisiana’s two open seats in Congress on…
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Louisiana’s open seats in Congress drawing crowded fields of candidates
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s two open seats in Congress have drawn crowded fields of contenders through the first two…
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Biden administration orders halt to new oil and gas drilling on federal lands for 60 days
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s administration issued an order temporarily halting leases and permits for oil and gas…
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Louisiana casino revenue down 21 percent in December compared to last year
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s casino revenue was down more than 21 percent in December compared to December 2019, according…
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Report: Number of Louisiana state workers down, while total pay is up
(The Center Square) – The number of Louisiana state workers who work under the governor has declined since 2013, though…
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Louisiana distributes almost $55 million in federal pandemic unemployment relief
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Workforce Commission distributed almost $54.8 million in federal pandemic benefits to almost 180,000 state…
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Louisiana task force approves recommendations meant to improve law enforcement tactics
(The Center Square) – A task force the Louisiana Legislature created to develop recommendations that would lead to better policing…
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Appeals court rules for Edwards in lawsuit over bar closures
(The Center Square) – Another court has ruled in Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ favor in a lawsuit challenging his…
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Cleco Power earns EEI Emergency Response Award for historic efforts to restore service after Hurricane Laura
PINEVILLE, La. (Jan. 14, 2021) — Today, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Cleco Power with the 2020 Emergency Response…
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Louisiana auditor raps work requirement oversight
(The Center Square) – State government isn’t doing enough to ensure recipients of cash assistance are engaged in work-related activities…
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Social worker sues Louisiana health department over ‘need review’ to get a license
(The Center Square) – A New Orleans social worker has sued Louisiana Department of Health leaders, arguing that denying her…
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Despite federal changes, Louisiana sticking to its current vaccine prioritization plan for now
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is sticking to its current COVID-19 vaccination plan for now, though Gov. John Bel Edwards’…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards keeping current COVID-19 restrictions in place without changes
(The Center Square) – Louisiana will stay in “Phase 2” of the White House-approved restrictions meant to limit the spread…
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Louisiana health department more than doubles COVID-19 vaccination locations
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Health released a list Monday of more than 200 pharmacies and clinics…
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Hoping to expand internet access, Louisiana officials look to balance public, private uses
(The Center Square) – Opening a spectrum previously reserved for public safety to the private sector could help bring high-speed…
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Louisiana identifies more than 100K fraudulent unemployment benefits claims
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Workforce Commission has stopped more than 100,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits from getting…
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Louisiana business advocates hope to avoid strict crackdown on employee misclassification
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s state government should not implement a strict crackdown on businesses that misclassify their employees as…
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Board of Regents expects Louisiana to get $331M from feds for higher education
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is in line to receive an estimated $331.1 million for higher education through the most…
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Louisiana lawmakers advance COVID-19 voting plan
(The Center Square) – Louisiana legislative committees unanimously approved a plan Tuesday meant to ensure this spring’s elections will be…
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Unemployed in Louisiana to begin receiving $300 weekly federal benefit boost
(The Center Square) – Unemployed Louisiana residents have begun receiving an additional $300 in weekly benefits provided by the federal…
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Louisiana releases list of COVID-19 vaccination locations
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) posted Monday a list of 107 pharmacies in 51 parishes…
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Louisiana State Representatives Urge Congressional Republicans to Reject Electors Allegedly Chosen in Fraudulent Manner
Twenty-four Louisiana state representatives today released a letter they jointly sent to the Republican members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation urging…
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Higgins Will Object to Certification of Electoral College Votes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement today after announcing that he will object to the…
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Louisiana residents age 70 and older can begin scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations Monday
(The Center Square) – Louisiana residents who are at least 70 years old and some health care workers can begin…
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Congressman-elect Letlow dies from COVID-19
(The Center Square) – Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, suffering complications following a COVID-19 diagnosis, has died. Letlow, 41, was transferred from…
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