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The legislation mirrors bills filed in other states that counter a national conservative movement to revoke access to birth control and other reproductive health care.
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The allocations include funding for Louisiana National Guard to deploy to the U.S. border in Texas, along with raises, new equipment and dry cleaning allowances for state police.
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The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans has a plan to more equitably fund stormwater infrastructure. It hopes the City Council will write an ordinance based on its recommendations.
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Gov. Jeff Landry has filled the ranks of state environmental posts with fossil fuel executives.
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Many more pipeline projects are being proposed as part of efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
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Can't get enough king cake? This New Orleans artist's Monopoly-inspired game is made for you.
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LSU leaders said they would provide paid family leave for all employees starting Jan. 1, but some employees who have requested it have been told the policy hasn’t been approved.
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Years after a federal court declared the practice unconstitutional, judges continue to take money from criminal defendants. Some spend it on resort stays and luxury cars.
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State regulators passed new rules this week that will require utility companies to lower energy consumption and could save customers money.
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Lafayette Academy, which was slated to close, may remain open after the city’s head of schools reversed course late Friday.
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After a year of climate disasters, farmers and ranchers met to swap seeds and talk about how they're adapting.
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Louisiana's new congressional map is a win for Black voters and likely brings an end to the state's long-running legal battle over redistricting. It could also see Democrats gain a seat in Congress.