90% of Louisiana foster youth face re-victimization. One senator believes that the state might do higher by abolishing DCFS altogether.
That is half 3 of the collection, Earlier than the Report: The Pipelines, which examines the insurance policies and practices that criminalize ladies When the banging begins, the clock reads 11:34 p.m. Shauna listened to her mom, who scrambled to…
The Louisiana State Voting Rights Act (SB 365): why the struggle for equal safety can’t wait
Final month the Energy Coalition for Fairness and Justice, over 20 of our associate organizations, and greater than 300 residents from throughout the state got here collectively on the garden of the state capitol with one easy message: we demand…
The Louisiana State Voting Rights Act (SB 365): why the combat for equal safety can’t wait
Final month the Energy Coalition for Fairness and Justice, over 20 of our companion organizations, and greater than 300 residents from throughout the state got here collectively on the garden of the state capitol with one easy message: we demand…
State lawmakers push to develop legal guidelines permitting weapons on school campuses %
This story was initially printed by Stateline. In not less than six statehouses this yr, lawmakers are revisiting a long-running debate over whether or not weapons must be allowed on school campuses. Republican lawmakers in Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South…
The looming return of Jim Crow to Louisiana, America’s second Blackest state
Louisiana’s political system might quickly look extra like 1966 than 2026, and it’s time to acknowledge the complete extent of the best risk to the American Experiment in a long time. Inside months, greater than 1.4 million Black Louisianans might…
A Strategic Alliance Advancing Technique Throughout Louisiana and Past, The Magnolia Group and Pelican State Companions
The Magnolia Group broadcasts strategic alliance with Pelican State Companions The Magnolia Group right now introduced a strategic alliance with Pelican State Companions, a Louisiana-based authorities affairs and advocacy agency. The partnership brings collectively a long time of operational expertise,…
Scorching Seat Debate for Gentilly state rep seat
Scorching Seat Debate for Gentilly state rep seat Scorching Seat Debate for Gentilly state rep seat GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO THE WDSU NEWS HOT SEAT. I’M TRAVERS MACKEL. TONIGHT WE CONTINUE OUR HOT SEAT DEBATES. IT’S FOR THE DISTRICT…
State rejects Smitty’s Provide request to eliminate wastewater, storm runoff in drainage
This story was initially revealed by the Louisiana Illuminator. State officers have denied a request from Smitty’s Provide Inc. to eliminate wastewater and stormwater from its catastrophe cleanup into drainage ditches that result in the Tangipahoa River. The corporate submitted a…
State rejects Smitty’s Provide request to get rid of wastewater, storm runoff in drainage
KEY TAKEAWAYS: LDEQ denied Smitty’s request to discharge contaminated stormwater Water examined above allowable air pollution limits below state guidelines Waste stems from August hearth and explosion at Roseland facility Neighbors elevate environmental and well being issues over cleanup …
Metairie-based RNGD tapped for $84M Louisiana state workplace venture in Harvey
KEY TAKEAWAYS: RNGD chosen as Development Supervisor-at-Danger for $84M venture. 116,000-square-foot facility will substitute present state workplace in Harvey. Prefabrication and offsite manufacturing anticipated to chop development time by 40%. Mission goals to modernize state amenities and enhance public providers….