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Louisiana Issues New Emergency Rule On Abortion Ban Exceptions
The La., Department of Health issued a new emergency rule that governs a list of medical exceptions to the state's strict abortion ban.
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Ronald Greene, Dead Following A Beating By White State Troopers; His Mother Will Attend State Of The Union Address
Ronald Greene was a Black motorist who died in Louisiana State Police custody after white troopers beat him, reports indicate.
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Senate Committee Peels Off Requirements For Insurers That Accept Incentive Cash
Legislation state lawmakers are considering during a special session to shore up Louisiana's property insurance market, advanced.
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Speckled Trout Population Falls To Lowest Level Ever In Louisiana
Among the most popular fish for anglers and seafood lovers in Louisiana, the speckled trout has reached its lowest population levels ever.
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Lawmakers Call Insurance Incentive Fund A ‘Gamble,' But Advance Funding Anyway
The Louisiana House of Representatives gave final passage Wednesday to a bill to transfer millions of dollars to an incentive fund.
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In Commentary, It Is Noted That As Usual, Far Right Just Wants A Fight Over COVID, Not Facts
Recent actions from the far right give proof that they have no interest in tackling the pressing concerns of our country.
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Shreveport PD Settles Suit Over Alleged Beating Of Black Man For Supporting Black Lives Matter
The Shreveport Police Department has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a 37-year-old Black man who said an officer assaulted him.
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Higher Education Tenure Task Force Will Not Meet; Sponsors Plans Legislation
A Louisiana lawmaker staunchly opposed to permanent tenure for college professors said he will not call for a meeting of the policy review.
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House Advances Two Bills To Address Louisiana Insurance Crisis
A Louisiana House committee advanced two bills lawmakers and insurance officials said will provide at least a short-term solution.
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Tenant Advocates Decry Jefferson Parish Plan To Tear Down Public Housing
Much of Acre Road, the public housing project in Marrero, looked like a ghost town by late January. Its playgrounds were bereft.
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Louisiana Refineries Are Among The Top U.S. Water Polluters, Report Finds
Water contamination linked to oil and gas refineries is just as bad as the air pollution they produce, according to a new report.
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Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Address Insurance Crisis
Louisiana legislative leaders opened a special session Monday with two proposals that add millions to an incentive program.
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Another Study Links Poverty To Poor Results At Louisiana Schools
A recent analysis of Louisiana schools reflects what numerous other studies have found: Poverty has a notable impact on student performance.
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‘The Rock' Residents Once Lived Off The Land. They Blame A Burn Pit For Turning It Toxic.
The Hoskins family, the report states, wonders "how long it has been eating the eggs of cancerous birds."
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‘Underdog' Sharon Hewitt, Former Engineer, Hopes Her Path Leads To Governor's Office
Sharon Hewitt said the impact she made with her local parent-teacher association in Slidell inspired her to enter politics in 2015.
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What Potential Louisiana Governor Candidates Are Saying
Two major candidates who might join the governor's race said they are not ready to announce whether they are launching a campaign yet.
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Commentary: Louisiana Deserves Modern Mindset On Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
It's always nice to see a piece of bad legislation salvaged and turned into a good law, and that might be what happens with this proposal.
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There Were 381,000 Louisianians Approved For Biden's Student Debt Forgiveness
Out of more than 600,000 Louisianians identified as qualified for Biden's student loan forgiveness, 381,000 applied and were approved.
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Louisiana Higher Education: LSU Students Call Out Rape Culture; Southeastern La., President To Retire
The Louisiana Illuminator takes a weekly look at news from universities and colleges around the state. Have a tip, or want to submit?
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Rural Health Panel Links Disparities To Poverty, Wants To Work Another Year
A state panel has been studying health disparities in rural La., for six months, and has developed a number of legislative recommendations.