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Louisiana Legislature Special Insurance Session: What, If Anything, Gets Done?
The Louisiana Legislature will convene a week from today for a seven-day special session on the state's homeowner's insurance crisis.
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Solicitor General Liz Murrill Jumps Into Attorney General's Race
Liz Murrill announced her candidacy for Louisiana attorney general Monday with a campaign video released online.
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Commentary Readers React: Extremist Views On Libraries Are ‘Delusional'
With regards to “AG Jeff Landry asked to weigh in on Rapides library policy,” by Frances Madeson, Jan. 19, 2023 (These are letters).
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Louisiana Legislators "Skeptical" Of Donelon's Homeowner's Insurance Fix
Several legislators said they are not prepared to fund a homeowners insurance incentive program backed by Insurance Commissioner Donelon.
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Landry's ‘Protecting Minors' Tip Line Flooded With Thousands Of Spam Complaints
Attorney General Jeff Landry's “Protecting Minors” tip line is set up to field concerns about librarians, teachers, other school personnel.
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Our Lady Of The Lake Takeover Of LSU Student Health Center Pushed Back
It will take a month longer than planned for the new operator of LSU's student clinic to take over its services.
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Garret Graves Doesn't Know Whether He's Running For Governor Yet
U.S. House Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, declined to say Wednesday morning whether he's running for Louisiana governor.
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Richard Nelson Seeks The Middle Of The Road To Become Louisiana Governor
It was during a two-month stint in Afghanistan with the U.S. State Department in 2012 that Richard Nelson said he first pondered a run.
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Entergy To Shift Another $1.5B In Storm Costs To Customers
Utility regulators approved a request from Entergy Louisiana to bill customers $1.5 billion over 15 years to cover costs of repairs.
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LABI Will Feature Governor Candidates At Annual Meeting
The event is slated to take place March 2, the report states.
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Louisiana Hosting Job Fair For Military Vets Seeking Aviation Careers
Louisiana is co-hosting an in-person hiring event in Bossier City next week for military veterans seeking careers in aviation tech.
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Proposal From Conservatives Called "Anti-LGBTQ+ Moral Panic," Possibly Violating The First Amendment
“This language is unconstitutional. As courts have long held, a crucial part of the First Amendment is the right to receive information."
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These Books And Authors Were Challenged The Most At Louisiana Libraries
Conservatives turned La., libraries into their battleground in 2022, with dozens of book challenges submitted in parishes across the state.
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University Of New Orleans Audit Finds Illegal Contract, Cash Thefts
A U. of N. Orleans official deliberately circumvented school policy to install a $215,000 boiler under an illegal contract, the report says.
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Why Rep. Troy Carter From Louisiana Voted Against Banning Oil Reserve Sales To China
A majority of Democrats in the U.S. House backed a Republican bill to prohibit sales from America's emergency backup oil supply to China.
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Q & A: Dana Hunter, Governor's Office Of Human Trafficking Prevention, Discusses Progress
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Louisiana is marking the occasion with a renewed emphasis on helping survivors.
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State Sen. Sharon Hewitt Announces Bid For Louisiana Governor
Louisiana State Sen. Sharon Hewitt announced Friday she will run for governor, joining Treasurer Schroder and Attorney General Landry.
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Louisiana Lawmakers Want ‘In God We Trust' Signs In Every Classroom
One of the first bills filed ahead of Louisiana's 2023 legislative session would require all public schools to teach "patriotic customs."
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Louisiana Higher Education: LSU Sued, Coastal And Library Research Funded
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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Louisiana Legislature Special Session On Insurance May Take Place In February
Gov. Edwards' administration and legislative leadership said it's likely a special session of the legislature will be scheduled.