Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant
By Terry L. Jones Floodlight Environmental law advocates have asked Louisiana’s environmental regulating agency not to renew the air permits for a controversial planned plastics manufacturing facility, citing new federal air quality ... La. makes it clear: Nondisclosure agreements can’t hide sexual misconduct at work
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A new Louisiana law makes explicit that nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) signed as a condition of employment cannot be used to cover up sexual harassment and ... Gov. Landry rejects easier pardon process for minor marijuana offenses
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed legislation that would have made it easier for him and future governors to pardon people for minor marijuana possession convictions. He ... Louisiana mandates insurance coverage for menopause, perimenopause treatment
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana will require Medicaid and private health insurance plans to cover menopause and perimenopause treatment. The new law should ease access to hormone replacement therapy ... The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves.
By Stephanie Armour Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into ... Federal court ends pause on LNG export project approvals
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A federal judge has sided with Louisiana and 16 other states that sued to block the Biden administration’s stoppage of permits for liquified natural gas ... Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
By Lia Chien Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the ... Trump’s quest for support from Black rappers
By David W. Marshall TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist In American politics, alliances and endorsements from cultural icons are not uncommon. They have the potential to play a pivotal role in determining public ... Despite criticism of his debate performance, support for Biden remains strong among Black leaders
By Hamil R. Harris Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — President Joe Biden and the First Lady spent Sunday at Camp David with their grandchildren after his debate performance. At the same time, the ... No kings in America’: Biden slams US Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President ...
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