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Before They Were State Leaders, They Were Student Leaders
Shawn Wilson has been building bridges since his college days.
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In Commentary, Readers React: Legislative Leaders "Self-Indulging" With Capitol Police Force
In a letter to the editor, the author indicates "The devil is in the details."
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Eye Doctors' Group Used Resources Off State Optometry Board For 7 Years, Audit Finds
A state audit released Wednesday details how the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners (LSBOE) allowed this to happen.
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Where Do Louisiana's Treasurer Candidates Stand On Investing Based On Social Issues?
Louisiana's three treasurer candidates may have different approaches to financial firms that use climate- and socially-conscious strategies.
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Louisiana Utility Regulators Increase Cybersecurity Spending -- With Questionable Contractor
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has agreed to pay more money to a contractor with questionable ties to one of its members.
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Nungesser To Propose Museum Merger With Secretary Of State Sites In La.
Nine state museums are the responsibility of the Louisiana lieutenant governor; nine other sites are operated by the Secretary of State.
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On Abortion, Democratic Candidate Shawn Wilson Is To The Left Of Recent Louisiana Governors
In 2015, Gov. John Bel Edwards proudly ran for governor as an anti-abortion Democrat.
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Legislators Unwilling To Change Law That Ignores Court Judgments
Louisiana lawmakers declined to change a law that lets cities and parishes refuse to pay judgments against them in court.
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Bill Would End Eminent Domain For Carbon Capture Pipelines
A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the many carbon capture projects.
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Governor Rejects Folgers Coffee Co.'S Tax Exemptions In State's Final Decision
Gov. John Bel Edwards has rejected a state board's decision to grant Folgers Coffee Co., millions in property tax exemptions.
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Lincoln Parish Library Board Forms Team To Fight State Proposals
RUSTON – One local library board is preparing to fight back against upcoming proposals in the Louisiana Legislature.
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What They're Actually Saying: Louisiana's Seven Governor Candidates Speak On Issues
The Louisiana gubernatorial candidates' field is finally settling, and they have started to do more public appearances.
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La., GOP Officials Claim To Washington They Can Run Elections On Their Own, Report Says
Republican election officials from Florida, Ohio, and Louisiana on Friday detailed this to lawmakers.
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Louisiana Higher Education: Biden Calls For Pell Grant Increase; LSU Expands Cybersecurity Education
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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Stephen Waguespack Announces Run For Louisiana Governor
The head of the state's top business organization formally informed board members Thursday he would be stepping down to run for governor.
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DCFS Secretary Notes Progress In Hiring Child Welfare Workers
Louisiana's child welfare agency made gains in hiring to restaff its overburdened work force, after a difficult year of tragic missteps.
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"Anybody But Jeff" Republicans May Have Found A Candidate For Louisiana Governor
The head of Louisiana's largest business lobby confirmed Tuesday morning that he's thinking about running for governor.
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Anti-Censorship Advocates Sue Lafayette Library Board Chair Over First Amendment Violations
Two anti-censorship advocates are suing Lafayette Consolidated Government and the chair of the Lafayette Library Board of Control.
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Private School Tax Credit Is A "Charitable Facade" For The Rich, Study Says
A study found Louisiana's private school voucher tax credit siphons money from public education and serves as a tax shelter for the wealthy.
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Livingston Library Board Member Ousted In Wake Of AG Landry's Opinion
The Livingston Parish Council voted Tuesday evening to oust a member of its Library Board of Control.