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Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students

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Apr 20

Time names Louisiana environmental activist among 100 'most influential' on planet

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Apr 17

SCOTUS Declines to Hear Case Targeting Organizers of Group Protests: Civil rights groups warn the First Amendment right to protest could be in peril after the U ...

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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident

The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.

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Apr 21

A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion

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Apr 13

Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba

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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba

Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.

Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.

The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.

The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.

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Apr 22

At the Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, scientists are cross pollinating for the greater good

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Apr 14

LSU's Angel Reese to begin new chapter of basketball career in Monday's WNBA draft

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Apr 15

Jeff Landry: Here's what my position on LSU and the national anthem really means: Recently, many have misconstrued my comments in the media regarding the ...

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Apr 18

Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks: A bill being considered in the Louisiana legislature was proposed by a local Republican lawmaker.

newsweek.com/republicans-child-workers-lunch-break-louisiana-1891929

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Apr 15

Mass shooting outside New Orleans nightclub leaves 1 dead, 11 injured: A mass shooting near a nightclub in New Orleans on Sunday night left one woman dead and 11 ...

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Apr 18

Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS diagnosis

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Apr 10

Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos': The Louisiana Republican responds to Greene's threats of a motion to vacate and says it could harm ...

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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.

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Apr 18

Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...

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Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability

Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.

The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.

Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.

Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.

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Apr 18

'Right to birth control' bill stalls in Legislature after pushback from conservative lobbying groups

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Apr 18

Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits

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Apr 09

Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, New Orleans R&B singer, dies at 87: New Orleans R&B singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry has died at age 87. In 1956, he recorded “Ain’t Got ...

apnews.com/article/clarence-frogman-henry-new-orleans-death-jazz-0639787cb13a8dbd5a71faed8c67a6a4

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Apr 11

Summer food aid for hungry children likely to get funding despite Jeff Landry's concerns

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-louisiana-summer-food-program-for-poor-children/article_2e9308c7-00df-5541-a1e1-1b38976c4511.html

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Apr 17

Top employees at Louisiana environmental agency resign in clash with leader, an ex-Trump official

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/turmoil-louisiana-deq-new-leader-ex-trump-official/article_6c43c7a4-47e3-56f8-8f51-feeb883e6c49.html

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Apr 17

GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’

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Apr 12

NFL Draft profile: Should the Saints replace WR Michael Thomas with LSU's Brian Thomas?

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/could-saints-reach-for-lsu-wr-brian-thomas-in-nfl-draft/article_c3b3898a-5cc3-5c34-9d68-95970bbe13ba.html

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Apr 18

In latest attack on ‘critical race theory,' Louisiana GOP tries to limit school lessons on racism

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-gop-crt-racism-bill/article_82145d7a-84a4-5db8-a96f-1fd0af6d62d5.html

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Apr 11

Bill requiring Louisiana public schools to display the Ten Commandments passes House

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/bill-requiring-ten-commandments-in-classrooms-passes-house/article_d66d0522-5c45-5514-894c-0eaeebea4884.html

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Apr 07

Jeff Landry's first 90 days draws comparisons to Huey Long: 'I don't move slow': He rammed a get-tough-on-crime package through the state Legislature.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-pushes-change-in-first-90-days-as-governor/article_3a02d0f3-da91-56c3-a3a2-82981649bd40.html

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Apr 21

24 seafood spots. 100,000 votes. Here's your pick for best crawfish in Baton Rouge.

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Apr 18

New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, backers say

apnews.com/article/louisiana-majority-black-congressional-district-9bc7cd70ec42384e659cebc16aa1d331

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Apr 18

BR Ballet's directors take final bows, retiring from nearly 50 year careers after 'Cinderella'

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Apr 18

Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases

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Apr 09

Will Sutton: Gov. Jeff Landry, bench your mock national anthem crisis: Gov. Jeff Landry's national anthem polemic isn't really about sports, or even patriotism ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/will-sutton-gov-landry-bench-the-national-anthem-crisis/article_c7de3423-0396-5fb0-ab49-e2b705ed197f.html

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Apr 05

Scott Rabalais: Jeff Landry, other detractors miss mark with LSU national anthem criticism

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/jeff-landry-other-detractors-miss-mark-on-lsu-anthem-spat/article_a6d1bfd9-652f-564d-8c32-06a3635a531f.html

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Apr 18

Provisions that limit Social Security retirement benefits in Louisiana would prove costly

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/rescinding-social-security-provisions-will-be-costly/article_35cfb56e-8f14-5289-b35d-e81089f800dc.html

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Apr 18

Massive cargo ship narrowly avoided 2 Mississippi River crashes in Louisiana in 2 days

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/coast-guard-investigates-near-misses-on-mississippi-river/article_9fff1390-fb6c-11ee-bd04-3fca0f242ef5.html

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Apr 13

Guest column: Gov. Jeff Landry's ambitious start brings needed changes to Louisiana

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/guest-column-landrys-ambitious-start-brings-needed-changes/article_d265640d-02e2-5059-b8cc-107db2deb393.html

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Apr 13

‘Lawsuit waiting to happen’: Bill to post Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms stirs controversy

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/lawsuit-waiting-to-happen-bill-to-post-ten-commandments-in-louisiana-classrooms-stirs-controversy/article_1dd4b523-bc8c-579e-9733-5c65e5323a24.html

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Apr 21

New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, supporters say

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/new-black-congressional-district-in-louisiana/article_275a22fe-5dae-533f-a9a4-ef2f727ec5b7.html

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Apr 11

Popular Tigerland food truck is one week closer to opening brick-and-mortar near LSU

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/food_restaurants/the-big-cheezy-is-close-to-opening-brick-and-mortar-near-lsu/article_a30120c4-f75c-11ee-b9ed-a76b327a4516.html

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Apr 18

Man arrested in estranged wife's death stalked her before the killing, Tangipahoa Sheriff says

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/man-arrested-in-ponchatoula-killing-of-estranged-wife/article_20cf416b-2837-569e-aae5-4aa6ec9ceca5.html

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Apr 14

On newly-quiet stretch of US-Mexico border, Louisiana soldiers sit around, watch and wait

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/louisiana-soldiers-on-mexico-border/article_9ad0e510-725b-5fe4-881f-bbe0c3c46bac.html

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Apr 15

LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

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Apr 19

Go ahead, take the Baton Rouge Nature Challenge. There's a new app to help you.: Remember when Pokémon Go mania had people exploring the outdoors in search of ...

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2 West Baton Rouge deputies on leave, under investigation in other parishes, officials say

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/2-west-baton-rouge-deputies-on-leave-officials-say/article_bdb32ca8-016d-11ef-bf3e-17efbe6a295f.html

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Apr 16

Louisiana librarians could face longer jail time than criminals guilty of assault in new bill

theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/education/longer-jail-times-for-librarians-than-assaulters-with-hb-777/article_b4445f60-f386-11ee-8931-b326a8f3aa97.html

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Louisiana lands $156 million to help people get solar panels. See what's planned.

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Apr 08

US Coast Guard gives all clear after Louisiana spill response: The Unified Command completed a line integrity test on the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-coast-guard-gives-all-clear-after-louisiana-spill-response-2024-04-08/

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Apr 15

Two people killed including child and 22 wounded in weekend US mass shootings: An eight-year-old girl was shot outside a family party in Chicago ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/chicago-new-orleans-shootings

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Apr 13

Bill aimed at protecting same-sex marriage in Louisiana dies in committee: Despite pleas from the LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/bill-aimed-at-protecting-same-sex-marriage-in-louisiana-dies-in-committee/article_79867715-f0d2-5955-a053-4a9c8a5dba0a.html

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Apr 21

He attacked a postal worker, took a key and stole Baton Rouge mail. It wasn't his 1st time.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/texas-man-gets-75-years-for-robbing-baton-rouge-mailwoman/article_ded710e6-fcce-11ee-9e86-c7178f25c2d9.html

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Apr 09

Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle: A bill that that would effectively bar transgender people in Louisiana from using restrooms ...

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louisianas-transgender-bathroom-bill-clears-first-hurdle-rcna146954

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This draft expert believes the Saints shouldn't trade up in the first round. Here's why.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-draft-expert-dane-brugler/article_04bfec2c-597b-5897-8e69-35877c03c620.html

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Center for Public Integrity

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Apr 19

They clean up after natural disasters. Now they’re getting sick.: Brothers Santos and Mariano have been chasing jobs after hurricanes for nearly two decades ...

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The Advocate

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Apr 08

Louisiana woman who says abortion restrictions puts her in danger will campaign for Biden

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Apr 16

Louisiana hair braiders, florists, could see looser rules under House bills: After years of complaints about onerous licensing requirements for florists ...

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Apr 10

Following Texas, Louisiana Senate advances bill to let local cops enforce immigration laws

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-senate-follows-texas-passes-state-immigration-law/article_d4fdf8d3-1b28-564e-a9db-4b629cbc7fdc.html

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MIT Technology Review

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Apr 16

How to stop a state from sinking: Louisiana’s southwestern coastline faces some of the most severe climate predictions in the US. Can a government-led project ...

technologyreview.com/2024/04/15/1090733/louisiana-sinking-climate-change-flooding/

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Apr 09

After more than 10 years on Government Street, Louisiana Key Academy is moving: After more than a decade on Government Street, Louisiana Key Academy is moving ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-key-academy-moves-to-new-home/article_ec3f40bc-f5e1-11ee-816a-eb19bea08db1.html

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Apr 13

Conservatives dominate list of delegates Jeff Landry names to constitutional convention

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-names-conservatives-to-constitutional-convention/article_9ea00a70-91fb-5fa9-b6db-1dd51e73c90d.html

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Apr 16

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners acquires New Mexico nuclear consulting firm

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/bernhard-capital-partners-acquires-new-mexico-nuclear-firm/article_f249c2bc-fc02-11ee-9501-1ffae19a0955.html

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Apr 06

John Bel Edwards, others are being inducted into Louisiana Political Hall of Fame

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-enters-louisiana-political-hall-of-fame/article_e1779700-5b51-5051-aa39-1e36976e33e2.html

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Apr 17

Globetrotters, 'Cinderella' and Zoo Wine Walk: 3 things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/3-things-to-do-besides-the-baton-rouge-blues-festival/article_f40d2bb6-fb4e-11ee-95d1-5fad56916a3f.html

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The Advocate

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Apr 20

Baton Rouge man sentenced to 30 years in beating death of 3-month-old son: A Baton Rouge man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the beating death ...

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Apr 09

Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law: Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Senate has advanced a bill that would empower state and local law ...

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The Advocate

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Apr 05

Police drone helps catch suspects, seize guns near Spanish Town: Some aerial support helped Baton Rouge Police arrest two men near Spanish Town on Tuesday night.

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Apr 16

Louisiana approved gas for lethal injection. Legislators just took a first vote to remove it.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/senate-committee-votes-to-remove-gas-from-la-death-penalty/article_f2cf8170-c0bc-5931-a746-b03dbb8cd0bc.html

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Arab News

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Apr 10

Commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warns of escalation danger in Israel-Hezbollah conflict

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Apr 10

Clancy DuBos: Tell lawmakers not to gut Louisiana public records laws: If the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, Louisiana citizens may soon have neither ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/clancy-dubos-tell-lawmakers-not-to-gut-public-records-laws/article_3ef9c7e1-2426-567a-be72-31771cad9595.html

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Apr 16

Who was Baton Rouge's high school Athlete of the Week for April 8-13? It's time to vote.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/cast-you-vote-for-brs-athlete-of-the-week-for-april-8-13/article_bad0a948-fb64-11ee-9820-a3246229807d.html

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Apr 18

Neither of Baton Rouge's jails want to house 17-year-olds. Where will they go?: A new law that will treat all 17-year-olds charged with crimes as adults has ...

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Apr 15

Jeff Landry stops in West Feliciana to assess tornado damage, talk recovery efforts

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/jeff-landry-visits-west-feliciana-parish-after-tornado/article_adfa2e12-fb4e-11ee-87b5-f7e628613018.html

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Lakers' Anthony Davis Says He'll 'Never' Win NBA DPOY: 'The League Doesn't Like Me'

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Apr 14

In 1961, Wilbert Rideau, a 19-year-old with an eighth-grade education, robbed a bank in the small Louisiana town where he lived. During a botched getaway ... Show more www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/how-to-publish-a-magazine-in-a-maximum-security-prison

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Apr 09

Transgender 'bathroom bill' clears Louisiana House committee. Here's what to know.

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Apr 19

Much discussion has been given to the New Orleans Saints' first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft — and rightfully so. But what about the team's ... Show more

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The Advocate

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Apr 11

Blue Cross of Louisiana plans tech upgrades, ends remote work as it looks past Elevance deal

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/blue-cross-of-louisiana-plans-new-app-other-upgrades/article_2878eaa4-3667-5062-90b1-6545a31c47fe.html

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The Guardian

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Apr 09

Louisiana advances bill to allow local authorities to enforce immigration laws : Bill, which passed the state senate and must still pass the house ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/09/louisiana-immigration-law-bill

Quick Glance: Louisiana Advances Bill for Local Border Enforcement

Louisiana's Republican-controlled senate passed a bill that would allow state and local authorities to arrest and jail individuals who entered the US illegally in the state.

Supporters argue Louisiana has the right to defend the nation, while opponents claim the bill is unconstitutional and will fuel negative rhetoric towards migrants.

Similarly to other Republican states, Louisiana has been advancing tougher immigration enforcement measures, including creating the crime of illegal entry or re-entry into Louisiana.

The bill proposes penalties of up to a year in prison and a $4,000 fine for a first offense, and up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for a second offense. It would also authorize an interstate compact with Texas and other states for border security efforts.

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Apr 13

Louisiana House passes transgender 'bathroom bill.' It now heads to the Senate.: The bill would effectively ban transgender people from using school bathrooms ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/transgender-bathroom-bill-louisiana-legislature/article_521bc649-d063-585e-9567-0ce104cf2032.html