Lawmakers are set to discuss two major budget bills this week. Plus, a House committee is expected to vote on a bill calling for a constitutional convention to begin in late May.
Louisiana Considered
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Leaders of the City Park Conservancy plan to put a road through the beloved youth farm. The community has other ideas for how the park should be redeveloped.
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The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report shows some metro areas in the Gulf States continue to have poor air quality.
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The dispute stems from a ruling by a Louisiana judge that the agency’s application of race-based considerations exceeds its authority.
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The company wants a decision made by Friday — just days after it filed the final draft of the proposal.
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Seven of the nine constitutional amendments Republican lawmakers had proposed were deferred.
Arts & Culture
NPR News
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The Letters of Emily Dickinson collects 1,304 letters, starting with one she wrote at age 11. Her singular voice comes into its own in the letters of the 1860s, which often blur into poems.
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Many cities are rolling out new events and initiatives to get more people downtown again. We want to hear what's working where you are.
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Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.
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Global biodiversity has decreased dramatically over the years. What are we doing to fix it?
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Arizona is now the fourth state to bring "fake elector" charges against Donald Trump's allies. Retail milk has tested positive for bird flu remnants. Here's what to know.