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HUD announces housing and rental assistance grants for La.
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced grants totaling over $128 million to 835 public housing
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Property fee paves way for S&WB state takeover
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Only a few readers of this newspaper are aware that the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board was established as
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By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Legislators and Gov. Jeff Landry’s handpicked delegates would meet between May 20 and July 15 to rewrite Louisiana’s Constitution, under a preliminary plan made public ... NOLA-PS enrollment is expected to decline next year. What will that mean for funding?
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — NOLA Public Schools officials expect about 600 fewer students in the district next fall, following a trend of declining enrollment. Committee rejects ‘red flag’ law to curb gun violence
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Republicans on a Senate panel fended off multiple efforts to soften gun laws in Louisiana, including a “red flag” law to give authorities the power ... Social Security chief testifies in Senate about plans to stop ‘clawback cruelty’
By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer Contributing Writers (kffhealthnews.org) — The new chief of the Social Security Administration outlined for senators on Wednesday, March 20, a plan to tackle overpayments and ... Black pastors preaching the message of the Resurrection and the legacy of Dr. King
By Hamil R. Harris Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — This recent Easter season, while many pastors were focused on crafting sermons and hosting events, others were equally concerned about King’s legacy on the ... La. Senate adds second majority-Black seat to state Supreme Court
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Black judges would be favored to win two seats on the Louisiana Supreme Court under new district boundaries the state Senate approved Tuesday, March 26. ... St. John Parish vote opens door to controversial grain terminal
By Delaney Dryfoos The Lens Last Monday evening — after years of debate and court battles – the planning commission of St. John the Baptist Parish finally voted to allow heavy industrial ... The state’s new permitless concealed weapons law appears headed for changes
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A new Louisiana law that allows law-abiding persons to carry concealed guns without a permit or training could soon apply to more weapons and locations.
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