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The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

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$50 billion coastal plan heads toward approval

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Louisiana’s most recent plan to restore and protect its coast at a cost of $50 billion advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

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McNeese names honor students

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 12 in the McNeese Legacy Center. Honor students recognized were: Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) included: Luke D. Bischoff, Eunice; Leon C. Lahaye, Arnaudville; and Bailey Leonards, Iota.

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Plan advances to test for virus in infants with hearing loss

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
A bill that would, in certain circumstances, require newborns to get tested for cytomegalovirus, or CMV, cleared another hurdle Wednesday as it advanced out of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

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Bill forces fathers to cover pregnancy expenses advances

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A bill that would allow mothers to recover half of out-of-pocket, pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their child cleared another hurdle Tuesday. House Bill 5, by Rep. Lawrence “Larry” Frieman, R-Abita Springs, moved forward from the Senate Judiciary A Committee.
Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Growing memories: The plants that remind us of our mothers and grandmothers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us begin to reflect on the important role our mothers and grandmothers have played in our lives. For some, this may involve memories of spending time in nature with our mothers, perhaps picking flowers or tending to a garden together.

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Crowley council OKs police pay raise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Crowley City Council voted unanimously, with one absent, Wednesday night to raise the starting pay of an entry-level police officer by $10,000 a year, to $42,000 annually, effective in June.

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Louisiana state income tax filing and payment deadline is Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The filing and payment deadline for 2022 Louisiana state individual income tax is Monday. Taxpayers can file their returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers.
Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-Orleans, discussed her bill that would have provided exceptions to abortion in cases of rape and incest. (Photo by Molly Ryan/LSU Manship School News Service)

Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-Orleans, discussed her bill that would have provided exceptions to abortion in cases of rape and incest. (Photo by Molly Ryan/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Panel rejects abortion exceptions

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
A bill that would have added exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban for cases of rape and incest was rejected Wednesday by the House Criminal Justice Committee. After hours of emotional testimony on both sides of the issue, lawmakers shot down the measure in a 10-5 vote, marking another blow to Gov.
Entergy has purchased power from this solar facility in West Baton Rouge Parish. (Photo courtesy of Entergy)

Entergy has purchased power from this solar facility in West Baton Rouge Parish. (Photo courtesy of Entergy)

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DeVillier bill seeks solar energy study

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee advanced a resolution to create a task force to study the impact of using farmland for solar energy developments. House Concurrent Resolution 45, written by Rep.