La. special session ends with approval of two majority Black congressional districts map
By Elizabeth White and Claire Sullivan Contrbuting Writers (LSU Manship School News Service) – The Legislature on Friday (Jan. 19) passed the original congressional redistricting map backed by Gov. Jeff Landry ... La. Dept. of Education declined summer food assistance for children
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana is one of 15 states that declined to take part in a federal program that will help feed some 21 million children this ... Landry cans alternative graduation rules for seniors who fail LEAP exam
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — On his first day in office, Gov. Jeff Landry cut off an alternative graduation route for Louisiana high school seniors who fail the state’s academic ... Grambling University names interim president
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System’s Executive Committee appointed Dr. Connie Walton has been named as the interim president of Grambling State University by the Board ... What you need to know as state takes permitting reins for carbon storage
By Lue Palmer Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency. State regulators say Louisiana is well-positioned ... World Health officials say nearly 10,000 global deaths in December were related to COVID; signaling deepening health crisis
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a staggering total of nearly 10,000 global deaths in December, raising alarm bells about a worsening worldwide ... There’s a new Covid-19 variant and cases areticking up. What do you need to know?
By Julie Appleby Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — It’s winter, that cozy season that brings crackling fireplaces, indoor gatherings – and a wave of respiratory illness. Nearly four years since the ... LSU scrubs its diversity statement due to age
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — LSU removed its diversity statement from its website because it was from a previous administration, a university spokesperson said. ACLU Louisiana honors local financier with trailblazer award
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Louisiana presented Jarrett Cohen of the New Orleans-based wealth and investment management firm JECohen with its inaugural Trailblazer Award at ... Landry’s agenda seeks to do away with Louisiana’s open primary
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Jan 15 Special Session includes a call to return to closed primaries. Recently, a legislator from another state happened to be visiting the Louisiana House and Senate chambers ...
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