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Edwards announces paid parental leave for all state employees
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana State Civil Service, Woman’s Hospital, and local elected officials to announce ... Read more
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Louisiana’s ‘In God We Trust’ law tests limits of religion in public schools
By Frank S. Ravitch When Louisiana passed a law in August 2023 requiring public schools to post “In ... Read more
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Principal apologizes after punishing student for dancing at a party
A Louisiana public school principal has apologized and requested leave for punishing a student and questioning her religious ... Read more
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Emergency Operations Center activated due to fire threat
Awareness and collaboration could be some of the greatest combatants against the historic number of wildfires that have ... Read more
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Louisiana State Parks seeking public-private partnerships
The Louisiana Office of State Parks is seeking public-private partnerships to implement projects designed to enhance visitor experiences ... Read more
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Huge cyber attack puts Louisiana driver’s license holders at risk
Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles is one of a still undetermined number of government entities, major businesses and ... Read more
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Head of Louisiana’s coastal protection agency set to resign next month
The chairman of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is resigning, effective July 3. Gov. John Bel Edwards ... Read more
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Audit finds money handling, internal control issues with Louisiana state museums
By Victor Skinner | The Center Square Money handling and internal control issues persist at the Office of ... Read more
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Louisiana wins national award for its ‘I Voted’ sticker
The United States Election Assistance Commission announced that Louisiana’s 2022 “I Voted” sticker design, New Orleanian Becky Fos’ ... Read more
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Reading scores have soared in Deep South states
It’s a cliché that Kymyona Burk heard a little too often: “Thank God for Mississippi.” As the state’s ... Read more