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Fishermen in Terrebonne Parish Fined for Illegal Crab Harvesting

News Summary In Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, four fishermen are facing fines after being cited for illegally harvesting immature female crabs.…

17 hours ago

Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Alarm in Louisiana and Wisconsin

News Summary Recent weeks have seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases across the United States, particularly alarming in…

2 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising decision, voters in Louisiana rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments on October 13, 2023. The…

2 days ago

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

Louisiana Voters Reject All Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising municipal primary election, Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments, signaling discontent with…

4 days ago

Louisiana Appoints New Interim Commissioner for OMV

News Summary Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry has appointed State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams as the new interim commissioner of the…

4 days ago

Louisiana Sees Drop in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Recent reports from the U.S. Department of Labor highlight a decrease in initial unemployment claims in Louisiana, falling…

5 days ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

5 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary On March 29, 2025, Louisiana voters decisively rejected four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reforming the state's tax…

6 days ago

Resignation of Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey Sparks Changes

News Summary The resignation of Louisiana's OMV Commissioner Dan Casey on March 28 marks a pivotal shift for the agency.…

6 days ago