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Washington Mardi Gras: The Swamp Becomes Crowded
The Washington Hilton lobby was wall-to-wall with Louisiana elected officials, lobbyists, and business leaders Thursday.
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American Airlines To Begin Nonstop Flights From Baton Rouge To Washington, D.C.
American Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop flights this summer between Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C.
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DOC ‘Deliberately Indifferent' About Releasing Incarcerated People On Time, Justice Dept. Finds
There is reason to believe Louisiana routinely holds incarcerated people beyond their release dates in violation of their rights.
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Auditor: LSU Overpaid Brian Kelly By More Than $1 Million
LSU head football coach Kelly was overpaid more than $1 million last year, according to an audit of the university's athletic department.
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High Levels Of ‘Forever Chemicals' In Southeast Louisiana Drinking Water Spur Concern
NEW ORLEANS – The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans conducted a study last summer on the level of chemicals flowing.
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Louisiana Democratic Chair Katie Bernhardt Says She's ‘Committed To Uniting Behind One Candidate' For Governor
WASHINGTON – Louisiana Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt didn't rule out running for governor herself in an interview Wednesday.
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From One Swamp To Another: Welcome To Washington Mardi Gras
Ahead of a special session on insurance, many of Louisiana's elected officials, business leaders, and lobbyists decamped to Washington, D.C.
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Almost Half Of Louisiana Sheriffs Are Violating Public Record Laws
Nearly half of La., sheriffs are in violation of a state law regulating the preservation and destruction of public records -- reports
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Conservative Caucus Bemoans Limited Scope Of Insurance Special Session
State lawmakers in the La., Conservative Caucus said it's “unfortunate” that next week's special session will be limited to one proposal.
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Louisiana Juvenile Center Repair Costs Up 75 Percent -- To Prevent Escapes
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers may spend 75 percent more than they intended on repairs to an incarcerated youth facility.
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Louisiana Legislators Approve Final $54 Million In Sewer And Water Projects
Louisiana lawmakers selected a final round of 19 projects Friday to receive the remaining $54.3 million allocated to local water and sewer.
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Secretary Of State Ardoin Pushes For U.S. Citizenship Check On Jury Duty Notices
Parish court officials in La., could be required to ask residents to verify their United States citizenship, if the proposal's approved.
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Advocacy Group Slams Emphasis On Alcohol, Not Rape Culture, In LSU Student's Death
An organization aiding sexual trauma survivors said there's too much focus on the bar that served alcohol to the student, allegedly raped.
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LSU President Calls For Action On Underage Drinking After Student Fatality
LSU President William Tate is calling for local bars to take responsibility for underage drinking, following the death of a student.
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In La., Sex Offenders Could Be Banned As Election Commissioners
The Louisiana Legislature could consider a proposal to ban sex offenders from working as election commissioners.
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Louisiana Higher Ed: Southern-Shreveport Picks Chancellor Finalists, LSU Doctor Creates Sepsis Test
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Governor's Mother, Dora Jean Edwards, Dies At 87
Dora Jean Edwards was the mother of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and matriarch of a Tangipahoa Parish family rooted deep in politics.
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Makes Case For Special Session On Homeowner's Policy Crisis
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon met resistance from legislators Friday as he pitched them on a February special session.
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Olivia Dunne Fuels The Earning Power Of College Athletes — But Who Is Keeping Her Safe?
Olivia Dunne has 6.7 million followers on TikTok and 2.8 million followers on Instagram.
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New Plan To Protect Louisiana's Coast Begins Months-Long Path To Legislative Approval
Could the Louisiana of 2073 face less flood risk from hurricanes than it does today?