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For the communities near chemical plants, the new EPA standards on toxic pollution are a relief
By Halle Parker Contributing Writer (Special from WWNO) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday (April 9) announced a major rule to reduce toxic air
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A hasty Constitutional Convention presents problems
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer A political cartoon once displayed a man walking into a library and asking, “Do you have a copy of the
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By Delaney Dryfoos The Lens After focusing on “the frequent failures” of the city’s Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, Gov. Jeff Landry’s task force released recommendations to improve the city’s ... Wrong addresses likely to blame for 124,000 Louisiana kids missing pandemic food aid
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Families of 124,000 Louisiana children will miss out on more than $16 million in federal pandemic food assistance for what amounts to clerical errors. ... Allies push for Trump administration’s focus on ‘anti-white racism’ in civil rights interpretation
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Donald Trump’s history is riddled with instances of racism and racially charged remarks, which have only intensified as he faces legal challenges and ... Proposal to lower Louisiana Citizens insurance rates narrowly fails in tied vote
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A proposal to lower insurance rates for homeowners covered under the state-backed Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was narrowly defeated last week in a tied ... ‘My dad went to bed hungry’ remembers Donaldsonville mayor, a child tax credit supporter
By Candace J Semien Contributing Writer (Jozef Syndicate) — Just down the street from Donaldsonville’s City Hall in the historic district, movie crews setup for months long taping of “Grilled Cheese,” ... White House announces changes for race and ethnicity data collection
By Sunita Sohrabji Contributing Writer (Ethnic Media Services) — The White House last month rolled out new standards for race and ethnicity data collection, including for the first time Middle ... La. secretary of state wants absentee ballot restrictions, despite lack of voter fraud
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana’s top election official wants to restrict how voters can obtain and submit forms to request absentee ballots, along with limits on who may assist ... Louisiana lawmakers target DEI on university campuses
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — With supermajorities in both legislative chambers and the backing of a new governor, some conservatives in the Louisiana Legislature are taking aim at colleges and ...
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