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Governor Edwards Creates Task Force That Seeks To Cut Down On Carbon Emissions
Governor John Bel Edwards announces the creation of a “Climate Initiatives Task Force” that will work on ways to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to slow sea-level rise.
Edwards Administration Calls for Increased Spending on Education
Governor John Bel Edwards proposes a budget to lawmakers that would see increased spending on education.
Insurance Committees Expected to be Very Busy this Session
Plaquemine Democrat Chad Brown will serve as the chairman of the House insurance committee, a panel expected to be very busy during the session with bills aimed at lowering auto insurance rates.
Keto Diet Research Indicates Benefits Could Go Away Following First Week
The keto diet may be all the rage in trying to drop pounds, but new research shows that you might not want to be on the diet for too long.
Tulane Study Finds Healthcare Scheduling Discrimination
A Tulane survey of primary care appointment wait times finds compared to white callers, minorities have three to seven day longer wait times to get a call back from medical facilities about setting up an appointment time.
Push for Additional Teacher Pay Resurfaces Ahead of Session
Despite a pay raise for teachers last year, the average salary for a Louisiana educator remains below the southern regional average.
New BESE Board Sworn In, Seeks New Superintendent
The new Board of Elementary and Secondary Education was sworn in yesterday and was immediately tasked with finding a new Superintendent of Education to replace the departing John White.
WWE Dominates YouTube Searches in Louisiana
A recent study finds that professional wrestling is the most popular content on YouTube for Louisiana web surfers.
Study Shows Louisiana Losing College-educated People
A study shows a net 28,000 college-educated Louisianans migrated out of the state between 2007 and 2017, with a net 38,000 aged 25-54 leaving for greener pastures.
President Donald Trump Officially on Louisiana’s April 4, 2020 Primary Ballot
President Donald Trump officially qualifies to appear on the ballot for the April 4th presidential primary in Louisiana. Attorney General Jeff Landry filed the paperwork on behalf of the President at the Secretary of State’s office Thursday morning.
LA Republicans Back Trump’s Decision Not to Retaliate Against Iran
Louisiana’s Republican Congressional Delegation is supporting the President’s decision not to strike Iran after the country rocketed two US bases in Iraq following the assassination of an Iranian general.
Confusion Growing over Federal Age Increase on Tobacco Products
A federal law is now in effect banning the sale of tobacco and e-cig products to those under 21, but state law still allows those 18 and up to purchase.