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.
Louisiana Considered
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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.
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LSU has been the beneficiary of a series of federal grants to fund research into carbon capture and sequestration.
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Supporters spoke against City Park leadership's proposal to build a promenade that would bisect the land where Grow Dat currently operates.
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Lawmakers in the House passed a bill to allow motorcyclists to ride without helmets, provided they are at least 21 years old and have health insurance.
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The bill passed pretty easily through a House committee earlier this week. Then, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry came out against it, saying it was anti-business.
Arts & Culture
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There's a bipartisan effort to close a loophole that allows cross-border e-commerce companies like Temu to avoid paying import taxes.
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Every weekend in cities across the country, youth volleyball tournaments provide life lessons for players and pump millions of dollars into local economies.
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The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
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A California judge has recommended that attorney John Eastman be disbarred and pay a $10,000 fine for his role in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Federal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse is in early stages. Ex-crypto king will be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors. Deal reached in lawsuit between Disney and Fla Gov. DeSantis' allies.