Louisiana News

Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Denka Elastomer Plant in Louisiana

News Summary The Justice Department has dismissed a federal lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer, overshadowing concerns about emissions of chloroprene…

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New Orleans Tackles Food Waste with Innovative Solutions

News Summary New Orleans is actively combating food waste through collaborative initiatives involving universities, nonprofits, and restaurants. Tulane University has…

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Lease Cuts Reshape Federal Agencies in Louisiana

News Summary Federal agencies in Louisiana are facing significant lease terminations as part of a national cost-cutting initiative by the…

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Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Foreign Aid Cuts

News Summary The Trump administration's recent decision to cut nearly 10,000 USAID awards has sparked outrage in Washington D.C., with…

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Insurance Reform on the Horizon for Louisiana

News Summary As Louisiana prepares for its legislative session starting April 14, 2025, key discussions on insurance reform are underway.…

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Environmental Advocates Demand Accountability in Meta Data Center Plans

News Summary In Richland Parish, Louisiana, a $10 billion data center planned by Meta has sparked concerns among environmental advocates.…

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Local LNG Facility Expansion Set to Boost Port Sulphur Economy

News Summary Port Sulphur, Louisiana, is experiencing a wave of optimism with Venture Global's announcement of an $18 billion expansion…

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Liberty Mutual to Refund $4 Million to Louisiana Homeowners

News Summary Liberty Mutual is preparing to refund around $4 million to approximately 138,000 homeowners in Louisiana due to overcharges…

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Joan Botts Appointed to Board of Louisiana Travel Association

News Summary Joan Botts, Vice President of Marketing at Paragon Casino Resort, has been appointed to the Board of Directors…

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Plaquemines LNG Facility Expansion to Boost Energy Output

News Summary On March 6, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced a significant expansion plan for the Venture…

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