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For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps.

For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps.

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Cleco residential customers can receive up to $3,500 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 17, 2024
PINEVILLE — For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps.

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Motorists urged to exercise caution around bike rider

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds motor vehicle drivers to exercise caution around bike riders, who have the same right to use non-interstate roads as other road users.

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Love the Boot was biggest ever

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Love the Boot Week was bigger than ever thanks to the 19,441 people who dedicated 100,712 hours to cleaning up and beautifying Louisiana, according to a news release from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. A record 347 tons of litter were removed at 760 events in all 64 parishes.
State Rep. Jason Hughes speaks against HB 468 on July 18, 2023, during the veto override session at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Louisiana Illuminator)

State Rep. Jason Hughes speaks against HB 468 on July 18, 2023, during the veto override session at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Louisiana Illuminator)

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Louisiana colleges could gain more power over setting tuition

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Louisiana colleges and universities could soon have more autonomy to set tuition and fees under a proposal advancing in the Legislature.

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Bill to hide records from public nears final passage

Wesley Muller / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, May 10, 2024
Legislation that would allow local governments in Louisiana to hide many of their records from the public has cleared one of its last committee hurdles and is nearing final passage in the Legislature.
Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

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Porterweed is a pollinator magnet and Super Plant for summer 2024g

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 10, 2024
The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

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LSU mechanical engineering instructor creates drone pilot course for educators

Friday, May 10, 2024
With the first Federal Aviation Administration grant LSU has ever received, mechanical engineering senior instructor Andrew Becnel has created a new drone training course called ASPIRE—Aerial Systems Pilot Instruction & Resource Endeavor—program, a two-year effort to train high school educators on...

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State revenue projections up

Julie O’Donoghue and Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, May 10, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.