louisiana politics

Investigation Commences for OptiNose Shareholders in New Orleans

News Summary An investigation into the proposed sale of OptiNose, Inc. to Paratek Pharmaceuticals has begun, raising concerns about the…

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Lafayette Appoints First Black Woman as DEQ Head

News Summary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, making…

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Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

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Louisiana Proposes Opening Veteran Homes to Part-Time Veterans

News Summary A new proposal in Louisiana, House Bill 60, aims to allow part-time military veterans, including National Guard members…

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Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amendment II

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that voters will decide the fate of Constitutional Amendment II, dismissing a…

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Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Amendment No. 2

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit questioning the clarity of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, just ahead…

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Governor Jeff Landry Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

News Summary In a bold new move, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the…

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New Leadership at the Louisiana Economic Alliance

News Summary Stacy Romero has been appointed as the executive director of the Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD). With…

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Legal Battle Intensifies Over Execution Method in New Orleans

News Summary As execution date approaches, Jessie Hoffman's case raises ethical questions about nitrogen gas as a method of capital…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Approves $1.35 Billion for Broadband Expansion

News Summary Louisiana has become the first state in the U.S. to receive approval for $1.35 billion in funding aimed…

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