Bill filed calls for constitutional convention starting in May
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by Molly Ryan
2w ago
Rep. Beau Beaullieu, a Republican from New Iberia, filed a bill calling for a constitutional convention starting in May ..read more
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Gov. Landry’s task force recommends New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board be replaced
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by Eva Tesfaye
3w ago
After one month of study and public meetings, the task force recommended a temporary board of state officials and their appointees replace the current SWBNO leadership ..read more
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Margaret Orr, beloved WDSU meteorologist, prepares for her final broadcast
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by Bob Pavlovich , Matt Bloom
3w ago
Margaret Orr, WDSU's chief meteorologist, is set to retire on March 29. During her 45 years on air, she’s become a household name with a strong fanbase ..read more
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Bills targeting school vaccine requirements advance from House committee
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by Molly Ryan
3w ago
Two bills that target school vaccine requirements advanced from the House Education Committee on Wednesday. Both passed last year, but were vetoed by then Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat ..read more
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IVF could help her start the family she wants. Will Alabama’s personhood law derail it?
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by Drew Hawkins
3w ago
Despite a law meant to protect IVF in Alabama, patients and advocates worry the protections won’t hold — and warn of future attacks on reproductive rights ..read more
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Controversial immigration enforcement bill passes first step in Legislature
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by Molly Ryan
3w ago
A bill that would allow state law enforcement officials to arrest people in Louisiana on suspicion of being in the country illegally passed a Senate committee on Tuesday ..read more
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Scientists want to do more research on the Gulf of Mexico. This new ship should help
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by Eva Tesfaye
3w ago
Three new research vessels are being constructed in Houma, Louisiana. One will sail across the Gulf of Mexico and fill gaps in our understanding of the Gulf Coast ..read more
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Lawmakers reject proposal to establish gold and silver as currency in Louisiana
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by Molly Ryan
3w ago
Lawmakers on the House Commerce Committee voted 16-2 against a bill that would have established gold and silver as currency in Louisiana ..read more
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LGBTQ+ community center to open in Mid-City, 2 years after previous center closed
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by Matt Bloom
3w ago
The center will host public talks, health care clinics, community meetings and other events ..read more
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Entergy’s floating power plant proposal for storm backup comes with risk, cost concerns
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by Pam Radtke, Floodlight
3w ago
The company wants to build a $441 million natural gas power plant at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche. If approved, the costs would trickle down to customers through increased rates and charges ..read more
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