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We Who Wear Natural Hairstyles Shouldn't Have To Change It For Employment | Tammy C. Barney
A White manager was concerned when my best friend — like me, a Black woman — came to work with her hair in tiny twists.
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Louisiana Legislature's Education Bills Will Have An Impact From K-College
During the legislative session that ended Thursday, the Louisiana Legislature passed bills that mandated kindergarten for 5-year-olds.
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Louisiana Governor Signs Bill To Eliminate Jail, Prison Time For Modest Marijuana Possession
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a new law that eliminates jail and prison time for the possession of modest amounts of marijuana.
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Bills Regarding Refusal To Take Or Mandate Vaccines Await Gov. Edwards' Response
The Louisiana Legislature passed bills that protect residents and employees who decline the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Louisiana Legislative Session 2021: Winners And Losers
Lawmakers approved a business-friendly tax policy overhaul and prioritized transportation funding over most other budget items.
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RISE St. James Co-Founder Sharon Lavigne Wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Sharon Lavigne, a retired special needs teacher in St. James Parish won the prize.
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Justice Department To Increase Legal Staff Amid Surge In Restrictive Voting Laws
The Department of Justice announced Friday that it is doubling its enforcement attorneys who will work to protect voting rights.
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Several Police Reforms Expected Despite Failure Of Qualified Immunity Bill
With the 2021 Regular Legislative Session finished, Louisiana might soon benefit from several police reform bills that lawmakers passed.
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In This Legislative Session, Louisiana Republicans Flipped The Meaning Of Discrimination | Jarvis DeBerry
During a committee meeting where he voted against legislation that sought to protect Louisiana's LGBTQ renters.
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Louisiana Legislature Votes To Shift $300 Million Annually To Transportation Projects
The Louisiana Legislature voted overwhelmingly Thursday.
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Rep. Malinda White Pulls Domestic Abuse Bill After She Reportedly Threatens Colleague
One of the Louisiana Legislature's most outspoken advocates for abused women withdrew her bill.
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Tax Reform Proposal Heads To Louisiana Voters And Gov. Edwards
Louisiana voters will get to choose this fall whether they want to give up their ability to deduct their federal income tax bills.
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Lawmakers Hope ‘Orphan' Well Tax Exemption Will Resolve Ongoing Problem In Oil Industry
Lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation that would establish a program to help fix “orphan” oil wells by offering a tax exemption.
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Louisiana Legislature Allows For More Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits — Including Against The Catholic Church
The Catholic Church and other major institutions accused of mistreating children stand to lose a lot more money to lawsuits.
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Black Employees Won't See Protections Against Discrimination For Wearing Natural Hair From Louisiana Legislature
Black employees will not be getting protection against discrimination for wearing their natural hair to work this year.
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Sports Betting Is Coming To Louisiana: 9 Things You Need To Know
Louisiana residents may be placing bets on sports as early as fall.
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This Session Made The 8th Consecutive Year The Louisiana Legislature Heaped Praise On Formosa Plastics
For nearly a decade, Louisiana lawmakers have passed annual resolutions encouraging closer economic ties with Taiwan.
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Frustrated Local Leaders Urge Congress To Move Faster On Regulating Drinking Water Contaminants
Local officials and community leaders on Wednesday pushed Congress to designate toxic chemicals.
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Governor John Bel Edwards Targets Conservative Leaders, Asserts Power In Vetoes
Gov. John Bel Edwards pushed back on legislative leaders' financial power and targeted conservative lawmakers with 12 vetoes.
