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Texarkana Gazette
April 18, 2018
Since accusations across the nation spurred by the #MeToo movement unseated people in positions of power, several high-profile Louisiana officials have been accused of sexual harassment. Most recently, Louisiana agreed to pay $85,000 to settle claims that former Gov. John Bel Edwards aide JohnnyÃâà...
NOLA.com
April 18, 2018
Some local Louisiana officials -- including state public defender Jay Dixon -- had always been concerned the numbers was inaccurate, but didn't have any way of verifying the information. Overall, Ranatza said there are 2,181 people who are being held in Louisiana jails that have been there for a year orÃâà...
The Sun Herald
April 18, 2018
Since accusations across the nation spurred by the #MeToo movement unseated people in positions of power, several high-profile Louisiana officials have been accused of sexual harassment. Most recently, Louisiana agreed to pay $85,000 to settle claims that former Gov. John Bel Edwards aide JohnnyÃâà...
People's Tribune
April 18, 2018
Several city officials and representatives of companies related to the massive Georgia Street project braved the cold on Monday to officially break ground on the $4.5 million venture. Mayor Bart Niedner offered a few remarks about the project and what it means for Louisiana. “Georgia Street means manyÃâà...
The Marshall Project
April 17, 2018
They built their case at trial entirely on Moore's testimony and Williams' “confession” (which today would never withstand judicial review given what we know about the links between teenagers, intellectual disabilities, and false confessions). We may never know why Louisiana officials made this choice.
WDSU New Orleans
April 17, 2018
Two tornadoes touched down Saturday morning near Amite as strong storms moved through Louisiana, officials confirmed. National Weather Service officials surveyed damage after Saturday's bout of severe weather, which included heavy rain, strong winds and now, confirmed tornadoes. Advertisement.
The Advocate
April 5, 2018
As many as 10,000 flooded homeowners in Louisiana who have been hampered in rebuilding by eligibility restrictions on federal aid dollars could access up to $120 million in grants due to a recent change in federal law, state officials say. But the extent to which homeowners will be able to benefit, stateÃâà...
WDSU New Orleans
March 26, 2018
14-year-old driving car hits, kills two people on motorcycle in Louisiana, officials say. Share. 764 Shares. Copy Link. Copy. {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! WDSU. Updated: 9:55 AM CDT Mar 26, 2018. WDSU Digital Team. 14-year-old driving car hits, kills two people on motorcycle in Louisiana, officials say. Share.
Watchdog.org
March 26, 2018
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has been collecting a 9 percent “Consumer Use Tax” – a sales tax – on purchases made by residents and businesses from out-of-state internet retailers since February. But state analysts are reluctant to offer a ballpark estimate of how much revenue the tax willÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 21, 2018
Louisiana officials say residents of the tiny, shrinking island are a step closer to a new home. The Louisiana Office of Community Development said Tuesday, March 20, 2018, that it has started the process of buying a 515-acre tract of high ground near Schriever in northern Terrebonne Parish for $11.7Ãâà...
WDSU New Orleans
March 2, 2018
A New Iberia baby is safe after an Amber Alert was issued for her overnight in Louisiana, officials said. Amari Daniels, 2 months old, was found just before 3 a.m. Friday. Advertisement. Louisiana State Police issued the Amber Alert after investigators said she was abducted by Akeam Daniels, a suspect in aÃâà...
Shadowproof (blog)
March 1, 2018
According to CCR, “Louisiana officials are aligned with a growing national trend of surveillance intended to intimidate those who exercise their First Amendment rights.” “Since the Standing Rock camp opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota was disbanded last year, 56 bills that heighten theÃâà...
Coindesk
March 1, 2018
The attorney general of the U.S. state of Louisiana is reportedly investigating a group of former staffers for using official resources to mine cryptocurrencies. According to a report from the Tribune News Service, officials in Louisiana have yet to publicly comment on the rumored investigation. Yet sources toldÃâà...
The Daily Advertiser
February 28, 2018
Safety has been top of mind for many students, teachers and administrators since the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Across Louisiana, officials in multiple districts are examining new security precautions, such as limited campus access or metal detectors.
The Advocate
February 27, 2018
Early stages of work are done in New Iberia on part of the Sasol ethane cracker project being built in Westlake. The company has hired 550 plant workers. Phased commissioning of the plant is set to begin this year. By 2019 Sasol's overall employment will top 1,150 in southwest Louisiana, officials say.
WDSU New Orleans
February 27, 2018
Two television series made in the state are resuming production, with multimillion dollar payrolls for state residents, Louisiana officials said. Officials at Louisiana Economic Development said Delta Blues Productions LLC -- part of Warner Bros. Entertainment -- will produce a third season of "Queen Sugar"Ãâà...
KATC Lafayette News
February 21, 2018
Lafourche Parish is in southeast Louisiana. Officials in the state's southwest corner said a DeRidder High School student and one at Oakdale Middle School were arrested Monday. A juvenile court hearing was scheduled Tuesday for the high-school student, The American Press and KPLC-TV reported.
The Advocate
February 16, 2018
Department of Corrections Secretary James LeBlanc addresses the Justice Reinvestment Implementation Oversight Council on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Advocate Photo by Mark Ballard. Facebook Ãâ÷ Twitter Ãâ÷ Email; Print; Save. Mark Ballard. Follow Mark Ballard. Close. Get email notifications on Mark BallardÃâà...
Shreveport Times
January 27, 2018
By the end of 2016, the opioid prescribing rate in Louisiana had declined almost 11 percent since 2007. But even with that marked progress, there were still almost enough opioid prescriptions dispensed for every resident in Louisiana to have one, according to the latest data released from the Centers forÃâà...
The Advocate
December 15, 2017
A shortfall in Louisiana's expected share of federal offshore oil and gas royalties is forcing the state to delay some critical coastal restoration projects and a program that helps fund infrastructure improvements. The state's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority this week unveiled its spending plan forÃâà...
