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La., Health Department Leader Courtney Phillips To Resign This Week
The person placed in charge of the Louisiana Department of Health just as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking root will leave her post.
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Louisiana Senate President Prioritizes Budget Issues Over Abortion Rights
Louisiana's first wide-ranging legislative session since its abortion ban took effect starts next week.
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Proposal Would Let Parishes Keep More Oil And Gas Taxes
A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow parish governments to keep a larger share of oil and gas taxes.
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John Bel Edwards Urges Louisiana Medicaid Members To Update Contact Information
Gov. Edwards asks Louisiana's 2 million Medicaid members to confirm and update their contact information ahead of possible disenrollment.
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Nuns Trying To Build New Orleans Solar Garden Want Fair Price For Power
An order of nuns wants to build a community solar plant in New Orleans, but pesky city regulations are getting in the way.
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With Bogalusa Facebook Threat, Racism In La., Rears Its Ugly Head
Bogalusa's first Black mayor said he has filed a complaint with police over a comment from a Facebook group page..
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New Orleans Government Remains Understaffed Despite Abundance Of Cash, Dire Needs
NEW ORLEANS — The city of New Orleans is in the midst of an unusual budget dilemma -- it has more money than it can spend.
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"We Are In Danger!" LGBTQ+ Students Make Plea To Authorities, As Countless Bills Filed
Outside Ben Franklin High, hundreds of students gathered to commemorate International Transgender Day, also voicing their apprehension.
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UNO President To Resign This Summer
U. of New Orleans President John Nicklow will resign at the end of June to assume the presidency of the Fla., Institute of Technology.
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Proposed Rule Would Limit Louisiana Government Support For Sexual Assault Victims
Sexual assault victims could access only a fraction of the public money other crime victims are entitled to receive.
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Commentary: Failed Cantrell Recall Effort Could Lead To Changes In Louisiana Law
The action-packed recall attempt against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell failed in explosive fashion.
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Feds Add Toxic Capitol Lakes Cleanup To Priority List
The long-contaminated Capitol Lakes area in Baton Rouge is being moved to the front of the line for remediation money.
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Ivey Proposes Flat Tax He Says Will Benefit The Poor
A Louisiana lawmaker is proposing a flat tax that he says would actually benefit poor people while maintaining conservative principles.
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Here's Where Renewable Power Is Increasing (And Where It's Not); There Was An 18 Percent Increase In Solar Generation In La.
Despite supply-chain problems amid the lingering effects of the pandemic, 2022 saw major increases in solar and wind power in the U.S.
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Orphaned Oil Wells Are One Problem; Inactive Wells Are Potentially Much Bigger
Louisiana leaders took a victory lap last week for their quick work in plugging 100 orphaned oil and gas wells in just two months.
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Chlorine Leak Reveals Gaps In Lake Charles Area's Alert System
Every Monday, at noon, for years, the sirens would ring out to the residents of Westlake, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas.
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Donelon Pushes Lawmakers To Fund Grants For Hurricane-Proof Roofs
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants state lawmakers to fund a grant program that helps homeowners reinforce their roofs.
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With Heated Opposition, St. Tammany Library Board Keeps Challenged Books On Shelves
A Slidell resident called a pivotal 1970 civil rights work by Toni Morrison a "piece of garbage," the report states.
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Louisiana Plans To Spend $196 Million To Check Medicaid Enrollees' Status
Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration has proposed spending $195.8 million to reach out to Medicaid enrollees, and check qualifications.
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Tax Incentives Start Rush For Carbon Capture Projects; In La., Over Two Dozen Proposed
For years, fossil fuel companies have been reluctant to build carbon capture facilities, except to recover oil, and La., is taking a lead.