louisiana hurricane impact

New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding

News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…

4 days ago

Entergy Louisiana Faces Challenges with Rate Increases After Hurricane Francine

News Summary Entergy Louisiana is under scrutiny as it proposes rate increases to cover repairs from Hurricane Francine. The utility's…

4 days ago

Pediatric Care Rivalry Intensifies in New Orleans

News Summary The pediatric care market in New Orleans is heating up as Ochsner Health and LCMC Health compete for…

4 weeks ago

Baton Rouge Introduces Hurricane-Resilient Housing Solutions

News Summary In Baton Rouge, a recent tour at LaHouse highlighted innovative strategies for hurricane-resilient housing. Dr. Carol Friedland led…

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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…

4 weeks ago

Massive Expansion Planned for Louisiana LNG Facility

News Summary The Trump Administration has announced a major $18 billion expansion of the Plaquemines LNG facility in Louisiana. This…

4 weeks ago

Residents of Oberlin Oppose Carbon Capture Projects

News Summary Over 125 residents of Oberlin, Louisiana, gathered for a town hall meeting on February 24, 2025, to voice…

1 month ago

New Orleans Small Businesses Get Boost After Tragedy

News Summary In the aftermath of a tragic incident in New Orleans' French Quarter, the U.S. Small Business Administration is…

1 month ago

Thibodaux Residents Rally as Nicholls State University Recovers from Hurricane Francine

News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Francine, Thibodaux, Louisiana, is rallying to support Nicholls State University, which suffered extensive…

1 month ago

Lake Charles Accepts Citgo’s $160,000 Environmental Settlement

News Summary Citgo Petroleum Corp. has proposed a $160,000 settlement to resolve over 200 alleged environmental violations at its Westlake…

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