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The above map shows the total amounts awarded and number of locations to be served by the RDOF and GUMBO 1.0 programs, by parish. (Image source: Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office)

The above map shows the total amounts awarded and number of locations to be served by the RDOF and GUMBO 1.0 programs, by parish. (Image source: Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office)

Federal broadband expansion projects see mixed progress in La.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Louisiana has completed several of its American Rescue Plan Act rural broadband projects across the state, while a separate federal broadband program is lagging behind schedule.
Containers 10 gallons and larger are great for production of vegetables.

Containers 10 gallons and larger are great for production of vegetables.

Tiny gardens, big harvests: Growing vegetables in small spaces

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
As land becomes more urbanized and shrinking lot sizes limit outdoor space, growing a garden may feel like an out-of-reach fantasy to many people. Urban and suburban dwellers need not despair, however.

More child abuse victims can sue after Louisiana Supreme Court reversal

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Friday, June 14, 2024
Adults abused as children decades ago will be able to sue over the mistreatment under a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling released Wednesday. Justices overturned their decision from March that declared a “lookback window” for lawsuits over older child abuse allegations unconstitutional.
Patrick Jenkins

Patrick Jenkins

Former St. Landry Parish school chief applies for East Baton Rouge Parish job

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
Patrick Jenkins, who served as superintendent of St. Landry Parish schools for seven years is one of 17 applicants for East Baton Rouge Parish schools superintendent, according to The Advocate. Jenkins is now chief of operations for the Jefferson Parish school district. Current St.

Landry shakes up economic development agency

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Tuesday that restructures the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agency, eliminates labor union representation from its board and exempts the agency from certain state purchasing laws that critics say have caused bureaucratic delays.
Rep. Dustin Miller

Rep. Dustin Miller

Legislators make big changes to cannabis industries

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Friday, June 7, 2024
Louisiana’s edible hemp products industry survived a close call with state lawmakers who chose stricter regulations over a complete dismantling. (Canva image) Louisiana’s edible hemp industry survived a close call with state lawmakers who chose stricter regulations over a complete dismantling.
Mike Stout, Christine Gambino and Laila Santos look over a rice research plot at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station near Crowley. The three work in the LSU AgCenter’s Department of Entomology and are working on insect pest management strategies as part of the Climate Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Production for Rice project. Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter

Mike Stout, Christine Gambino and Laila Santos look over a rice research plot at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station near Crowley. The three work in the LSU AgCenter’s Department of Entomology and are working on insect pest management strategies as part of the Climate Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Production for Rice project. Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter

AgCenter project aims at making rice more sustainable, profitable

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Friday, June 7, 2024
Its full name is Climate Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Production of Rice, but it’s mostly known by the acronym CRISP Rice. The goal of this project being undertaken by scientists with the LSU AgCenter is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of rice production in the southern U.S.

$5.1M in unclaimed property checks on the way

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that 27,842 unclaimed property checks totaling $5.1 million will be mailed out on Thursday following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Rep. Les Farnum asks a question during the May 26, 2022, meeting of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Rep. Les Farnum asks a question during the May 26, 2022, meeting of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

One facet of Louisiana’s public records law is never enforced; a bill would weaken it

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Friday, June 7, 2024
Officials in Louisiana will soon be free to disregard state public records law at no risk if Gov. Jeff Landry signs into law a bill that currently sits on his desk. One expert says it will change nothing because courts have never enforced that part of the law anyway.