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Biden Calls For Paid Time Off For Vaccinations As U.S. Hits 200 Million Goal
Federal and state officials now face trying to reach Americans unable or unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Louisiana's AG Has Publicly Criticized A Whistleblower. Will It Cost The State Money?
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is publicly criticizing the professionalism and character of a former employee.
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Bills Addressing LSU Sexual Misconduct Scandals Move Forward
A pair of bills advanced without objection by the Louisiana Senate Education Committee Wednesday.
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Louisiana Centralized Sales Tax Bill Passes House With Bipartisan Support
The Louisiana House approved a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that would create a centralized state agency.
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Mandatory Kindergarten For 5-Year-Olds Bill Passes Louisiana Senate Committee
A bill that requires Louisiana's 5-year-olds to attend kindergarten was approved by the Louisiana Senate Education Committee.
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Sports Betting Permits Could Cost Just $1,100 For Louisiana Bars
A bill to levy fees and taxes on sports betting cleared an early hurdle Wednesday with unanimous approval from a Louisiana committee.
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Federal Background Checks On Ammunition Sales Pushed By Democrats
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on Tuesday reintroduced legislation.
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LGBTQ Protections Are Already Scarce In Louisiana; Legislature Seeks To Make Things Even Worse | Tammy C. Barney
Louisiana is a state of “no” when it comes to protecting the LGBTQ community.
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Voting Machine Bill Advances After Conspiracy Followers Descend On Senate Committee
A bill that proposes a new method of procuring Louisiana’s voting machine systems cleared its first major hurdle on Tuesday.
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Restaurant Chains Slammed Over Resistance To Minimum Wage Hike For Tipped Workers
The nation's largest trade group for restaurant owners on Tuesday held a virtual version of its annual gathering.
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Chauvin Verdict: Guilty On 3 Charges In George Floyd's Death
The jury has spoken, and found Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd.
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Bill Allowing Water Commissioners To Be Paid By Industrial Customers Advances
Five board members received salaries from ExxonMobil, Georgia-Pacific, Entergy and the Baton Rouge Water Company.
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Louisiana Attorney General To Discuss Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment In His Office
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has scheduled a press conference Tuesday to discuss “human resource issues."
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House Committee Rejects Millionaire Tax, Approves Tax Cut Instead
Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, sponsored legislation that would have required Louisiana's millionaires to pay an additional 2%.
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Bill Seeks To Make It Easier For Abuse Victims To Get Restraining Orders
Brandi Melissa told the Louisiana House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure Monday about the abuse she and her mother suffered.
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John Bel Edwards Opposes Bills With Transgender Restrictions
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards opposes four bills introduced by lawmakers that would impose restrictions on transgender people.
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LSU Seeks New Title IX Coordinator As Administrators' Roles Change Following Husch Blackwell Report
LSU is looking to hire a new coordinator for its Title IX office which handles sexual misconduct.
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Louisiana Set To Receive $773 Million To Fund Early Childcare, But Advocate Says It's Just A Start
Louisiana is set to receive $773 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund early childcare.
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Losing Mothers And Their Babies Remains A Big Problem In Louisiana
Motorists in Baton Rouge may have seen a billboard on I-12.
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Congressional Panel Splits On Regulation Of ‘Orphaned' Oil And Gas Wells
Members of a U.S. House Natural Resources panel agreed Thursday on the need to clean up and cap abandoned oil and gas wells.
