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3 days ago · The Louisiana Illuminator is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization with a mission to cast light on how decisions in Baton Rouge are made and how they affect the lives of everyday Louisianians. Our in-depth investigations and news stories, news briefs and commentary help residents make sense of how state policies help or hurt them and their neighbors statewide. We’re part ...
Louisiana provides more financial aid to students seeking …
2 days ago · The state’s $10.5 million to help people pay for job training and industry certifications ran out approximately six months ahead of schedule.
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law undergoes 5th Circuit judges’ …
2 days ago · The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considered arguments over a state law that requires displays of the Ten Commandments in every Louisiana public school classroom.
Louisiana pays more for electricity from one of the least reliable ...
2 days ago · Louisiana residents pay more for electricity than the national average and live with one of the least reliable electric grids in the country.
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5 days ago · South Louisiana emergency health care facilities remain open through winter storm BY: Julie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2025 Hospital emergency rooms and ambulances continued to operate Tuesday even as temperatures dropped and South Louisiana was blanketed with the most snow it has seen in decades. Two of the largest health care systems in the state, Ochsner Health and Francisan Ministries of Our ...
Louisiana colleges and universities spend minimally on DEI, new …
Jan 14, 2025 · Public Louisiana colleges spent minimally on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to new reports
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The Louisiana Illuminator is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization driven by its mission to cast light on how decisions are made in Baton Rouge and how they affect the lives of everyday Louisianians, particularly those who are poor or otherwise marginalized. Here readers will find in-depth investigations and news stories, news briefs and commentary, […]
Key portions of Louisiana tax overhaul win approval in House
Nov 12, 2024 · The central elements of a bid to revamp Louisiana’s tax system by swapping more sales taxes for a lower flat tax on income cleared the state House of Representatives.
Slow down the con-con train - Louisiana Illuminator
Apr 21, 2024 · With three whole months of governing under his belt, Landry is demanding that state legislators, along with 27 of his hand-picked appointees, convene for a constitutional convention.
Louisiana’s legislative leaders say they have a tax deal; final votes ...
Nov 21, 2024 · State lawmakers have agreed to a pared-down version of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax overhaul package but one that would still affect most people and businesses in Louisiana.