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Louisiana steps up clean energy support with 4 new policies or incentives in 2024
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
Louisiana implemented at least four new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
Mayor releases new statement amid budget process delay
Donaldsonville Chief - Louisiana
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Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley released a second statement updating the negotiations for the city budget, which failed to pass May 27, ahead of the start of the fiscal year. While operating with half of its last budget by law, the mayor said he met with...
Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly trafficking 15-year-old for sex, purchasing child porn
The Advocate - Louisiana
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A Baton Rouge man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly trafficking a 15-year-old child for sex. Louisiana State Police arrested and booked Carlos Montano, 32, into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison on a count of trafficking of children for sexual...
New Orleans legal analyst explains what's next after split verdict in Diddy trial
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
New Orleans legal analyst provides insight on split verdict in Diddy trial NEWS THAT WE’RE CONTINUING TO FOLLOW JURORS IN SEAN DIDDY COMBS FEDERAL TRIAL ACQUITTED HIM ON THE MOST SERIOUS CHARGES RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY AND SEX TRAFFICKING. BUT...
Body found in Lake Pontchartrain where boater went missing, New Orleans police say
Nola - Louisiana
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A body found in Lake Pontchartrain Thursday morning was discovered near the area where the Coast Guard has been searching for a missing boater, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The body was found by the 2000 block of Lakeshore Drive...
Trump is charging immigrants under a WWII-era law. It triggered a legal showdown in Louisiana.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Federal prosecutors in New Orleans this spring charged five immigrants with petty offenses for failing to register with the government, invoking a little-used World War II-era law in a fresh bid by the Trump administration to penalize illegal...
Jeff Duncan: Bringing LIV Golf to New Orleans makes no sense and little cents
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
You might have heard that LIV Golf is coming to New Orleans. If you haven’t, you will soon. In the weeks ahead, state officials are expected to announce that New Orleans will be one of five U.S. stops on the 2026 LIV schedule. A 2026 LIV schedule...
President Donald Trump's budget bill cuts Medicaid. Here's what it means for Louisiana.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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WASHINGTON – During his nearly nine-hour floor speech opposing passage of the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies used Louisiana to underscore his argument that the measure harms Medicaid. The...
There she is: Vicksburg well-represented in 2025 Miss Mississippi, Miss Louisiana
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 5, 2025
There she is: Vicksburg well-represented in 2025 Miss Mississippi, Miss Louisiana Published 4:30 am Saturday, July 5, 2025 1 of 4 Vicksburg's Sarah Randolph is crowned Miss Mississippi State University and was a preliminary winner at the 2025 Miss...
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy's Fundraising Email Will Crack You Up—Mamdani 'Like Karl Marx at a Drag Show'
Red State
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July 4, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. We’ve written plenty about Louisiana GOP Senator John Kennedy, because not only is he smart as a whip and an ace at standing up for...
Military Heroes, Families Respond to State of Union Message
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 02.01.2006 Courtesy Story The family of a fallen Marine President Bush honored as a hero during his State of the Union address last night and five servicemembers invited to attend the address expressed gratitude today for...
'One Big Beautiful Bill' signed by Trump into law
Madhyamam
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July 5, 2025
Washington: The "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law by US President Donald Trump during the White House's Independence Day ceremony. This happened a day after the House of Representatives approved President Trump's landmark legislation....
Sidney Torres donates money to New Orleans summer camp after funding falls through
Nola - Louisiana
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Business leaders are stepping up to ensure kids can remain enrolled at summer camps sponsored by the local nonprofit Asher Institute Nola, after its director promised funding it couldn’t deliver in time to keep three of its camps open. New Orleans...
Louisiana created a market to reduce water pollution. Will it actually work?
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 3, 2025
Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, there’s no more. Your neighbors also love...
Clash coming for Ten Commandments law
Taylor Press - Texas
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July 5, 2025
SB 10 requires posting the guidelines in all classrooms A new state law commanding the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has opponents trumpeting challenges both in court and on campus. Arguing Senate Bill 10’s...
Trump signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law at Independence Day event
Telengana Today
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July 5, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law during the Independence Day celebrations at the White House. The bill includes major tax and spending cuts, along with border security investments. Trump hailed it as a “new...
Louisiana’s Latest Warning: Online Casino-Style Games Deemed Unlawful
102.5 Kiss FM - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Popular online gambling websites like Stake.US have become incredibly popular with young adults and influencers like Adin Ross, but not in Louisiana. The Bayou State's laws make websites like it illegal, according to a new letter from the Attorney...
'Big, beautiful bill': Louisiana lawmakers react to bill heading to President Trump's desk
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
Louisiana lawmakers are reacting to the House passing President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders...
Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law
The Hans India
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July 5, 2025
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law during the Independence Day ceremony at the White House. This came a day after the House of Representatives passed the bill, giving final approval to President...
LSP: Baton Rouge man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
The following is a statement from the Louisiana State Police: BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In June 2025, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baton Rouge Field...