louisiana politics

New York Doctor Indicted Over Abortion Pills in Louisiana

News Summary Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York physician, has been indicted in Louisiana for providing abortion pills to a…

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Louisiana to Resume Death Penalty Executions After 15 Years

News Summary Louisiana is set to resume death penalty executions, halted for 15 years, using a new method called nitrogen…

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Louisiana Enacts Landmark Legislation for Women’s Health

News Summary Louisiana has enacted groundbreaking legislation mandating Medicaid coverage for menopause treatments, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This pivotal…

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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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David Cresson Takes on New Leadership Role in Louisiana

News Summary David Cresson, the former executive director of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA), is set to assume…

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Louisiana Lawmakers Advocate for Tariffs on Imported Rice

News Summary U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins and Julia Letlow are advocating for tariffs on imported rice to support local farmers…

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Community Divided Over Proposed Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish

News Summary The proposed Venture Global CP Express Moss Lake Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish has sparked significant community debate…

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New Orleans Proposes Major Changes to Education Funding

News Summary New Orleans is considering a substantial proposal to shift education funding towards private schooling for K-12 students in…

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Advocacy Groups Challenge Entergy’s Gas Plant Plans in Louisiana

News Summary In Louisiana, advocacy groups are opposing Entergy's proposed construction of three gas power plants to support a major…

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New Orleans Investigates Pharmaceutical Mergers

News Summary In New Orleans, former Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. is leading an investigation into major pharmaceutical mergers,…

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