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Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

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Landry charts unity path with House speaker favorites

James Finn and Tyler Bridges / nola.com/The Times-Picayune/The Advocate
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By James Finn and Tyler Bridges / nola.com/The Times-Picayune/The Advocate For eight years, Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature have proudly touted their independence from the governor — a dynamic that emerged after Democrat John Bel Edwards claimed the governorship and Republicans’ ranks grew.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson during a town hall meeting at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas in February 2023. Johnson was elected last week at House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson during a town hall meeting at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas in February 2023. Johnson was elected last week at House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Who is Mike Johnson?

Jacob Fischler , States Newsroom, Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, October 27, 2023
Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a constitutional lawyer deeply involved in religious causes.
False aster (Boltonia asteroids) is a perennial native wildflower that blooms each fall. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

False aster (Boltonia asteroids) is a perennial native wildflower that blooms each fall. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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A guide to collecting and conserving native wildflower seeds

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, October 27, 2023
The native wildflowers are just gorgeous right now. If you haven’t noticed all the beautiful yellow, purple and white flowers along the roadsides, in ditches and in natural areas, you are sure to notice them soon.
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, address reporters Oct. 25, 2023, at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, address reporters Oct. 25, 2023, at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Landry charts different course

Julie O’Donoghue / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, October 27, 2023
It’s going to be different. That’s a point Jeff Landry emphasized over and over again Wednesday as he announced the first set of major decisions he made in preparation for taking over as Louisiana governor.

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LSU announces the LSU100 and LSU Roaring20 rankings

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
LSU announced the company rankings for the 13th annual LSU100 and LSU ROARING20. The LSU100 celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world. To be considered for the list, companies must apply each year.

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LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.

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LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.

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Louisiana’s unemployment rate continues its historic run

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Data released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains the lowest in the series history at 3.3 percent. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September 2023 is 3.
Wildflower meadows bring color, height and pollinators to the landscape. (Photo by Anna Ribbeck/LSU AgCenter)

Wildflower meadows bring color, height and pollinators to the landscape. (Photo by Anna Ribbeck/LSU AgCenter)

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The grass isn’t always greener: The allure of alternative lawns

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, October 20, 2023
When early settlers migrated westward to establish themselves in North America, they introduced various elements to the world around them. The origins of American lawns can be attributed to landscape designers from England and France.