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Billy Nungesser Says Transgender Restrictions Will Have A ‘Negative Impact' On Tourism
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser believes transgender restrictions currently under consideration by the Louisiana Legislature will hurt.
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Biden Calls For Sweeping ‘Once-In-A-Generation Investment' To Reshape The Nation
President Joe Biden heralded the country as “on the move again” as he sketched out his expansive vision.
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Senator Pulls Bill That Would Have Imposed Health Care Restrictions For Transgender Youth
Sen. Mike Fesi, R-Houma, pulled his legislation Tuesday that would have restricted health care for transgender children and teenagers.
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Will Louisiana Fully Legalize Marijuana? 10 Things To Know About The Debate
The Louisiana Legislature took a major step forward toward fully legalizing marijuana products for recreational use.
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Bill That Would Have Teachers Cover ‘The Good, The Bad, The Ugly' Of Slavery Gets Slammed By Louisiana Lawmakers
In a February letter to Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter-Reed, Ray Garofalo asked what system needs dismantling.
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Bill To Protect Workers Gets Overhauled To Protect Businesses Instead
A bill that would have immediately penalized employers who misclassify their workers as independent contractors underwent major changes.
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Gov. Edwards Ends Mask Mandate In Most Places
Beginning Wednesday, Louisiana's private businesses — including bars, restaurants and theaters — and its local governments can choose.
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Louisiana May Increase Annual Compensation For People Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime
Louisiana lawmakers may increase the amount of money paid out annually to a small group of people.
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Louisiana Paid 5 Malpractice Claims Totaling $4.3 Million For A Single Physician Last Year
One of the five malpractice cases settled against Dr. Keith Chung last year resulted in the death of a patient.
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UNO Hired A Professor Who Had Been Arrested For A Sex Crime. Then, He Ended Up Harassing A Student.
In the spring of 2018, a student at the University of New Orleans told administrators biology professor Shawn Vincent asked her for sex.
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Vaccine Information Won't Go On Louisiana Driver's License — Whether Legislation Passes Or Not
The Louisiana House will take up legislation that would prohibit vaccine information from being included on a person's driver's license.
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House Committee Advances Bill To Expand Broadband Access Throughout Louisiana
A lack of rural internet connection in Louisiana has been an ongoing issue in the state.
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Bill Would Allow People Looking For Rentals To Explain If Their Evictions Were Caused By Disasters
Arielle Butler had no issues paying her rent before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zachary woman said Monday.
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Derek Chauvin Verdict Is Not Justice, It's Accountability — And We Need More
It took about 10 hours for a jury to convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd.
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Troy Carter Elected To U.S. Congress
Louisiana State Sen. Troy Carter won Saturday's runoff election for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District.
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Pipeline Companies Want To Change The Law To Avoid Fines From Louisiana State Police
HB 549, introduced by Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City), would stop Louisiana State Police from being able to ticket pipeline companies.
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Another Bill Requiring The Reporting Of Sexual Misconduct Is Passed By A Louisiana House Committee
A bill by Rep. Aimee Freeman (D-New Orleans) that would require the termination of higher education employees who don't report.
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Louisiana Lawmaker Seeks To End Automatic Euthanization For Dogs Found At Dog Fighting Events
Rep. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge, is seeking to end a state law that requires dogs to be killed automatically.
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Louisiana Legislature Gives Another Chance To Bill That Would Allow Industrial Facilities To Self Audit Their Pollution
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré was among those who voiced disapproval of HB72.
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The Tireless Protesting That Followed The Murder Of George Floyd Should Give Us Hope | Shawn Anglim & Kahlida Lloyd
A jury convicted Chauvin of three counts.
