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This Is Where Louisiana Ranks in Drug Overdose Deaths in 2020

More than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2020, a nearly 30% surge from 2019 and . . .

This Is Where Louisiana Ranks Among the Most Obese States in America

The obesity epidemic in the U.S. is a major health issue, and it's getting worse. The current national adult obesity . . .

Scott Petroleum sold to Arkansas company

GREENWOOD, Miss. -- A longtime Leflore County fuel distributor has been sold. Scott Petroleum Corp. announced Thursday that it has . . .

Child Tax Credit payments sent this week to Louisiana families

(The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of Louisiana households should begin receiving monthly government assistance this week because of . . .

Louisiana Legislature to hold first veto override session in modern history

(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Legislature will hold a veto override session for the first time in modern state . . .

Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette

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Poll shows support among Louisiana residents for requiring concealed carry permits
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Wed, 04/28/2021 - 02:10 PM
Baton Rouge -- In light of Louisiana State Legislature bills aimed at eliminating concea
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BESE awards $30 million to Ready Start Networks
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Wed, 04/28/2021 - 11:37 AM
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The Louisiana Checkbook website details spending by Louisiana state government. Image courtesy of checkbook.la.gov

Poll: Overwhelming majority of Louisiana voters want fiscal transparency for schools
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 09:10 PM
(The Center Square) – A new poll reveals that 94% of Louisianans want greater transparency when it comes to how public schools spend taxpayer dollars.
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Louisiana House committee backs do-over for constitutional spending limit changes
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 05:25 PM
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana House's spending committee advanced a new version of a state constitutional amendment Monday meant to restrain state spending growth that voters rejected last year.
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Louisiana state Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia Melinda Deslatte / AP

Louisiana House approves corporate tax swap
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 03:36 PM
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana House endorsed a pair of bills Monday that would cut tax rates for some corporations while eliminating a major corporate tax break for paying federal income taxes.
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Trojans defeat Cougars in playoffs; rematch scheduled for this week
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 03:07 PM
The Tallulah Academy Trojans baseball team is moving on to the th
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Bunk bed, science kit among list of recently recalled child products
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 01:16 PM
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (right) visits a test well in Caldwell Parish meant to confirm the integrity of carbon sequestration a mile below the surface ahead of the development of a possible $700 million renewable diesel plant. Image courtesy of Gov. John Bel Edwards' office

Company eyes Caldwell Parish for $700M renewable diesel refinery
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 01:08 PM
(The Center Square) – A biofuels company is considering building a $700 million renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish, state and company officials said Friday.
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Madison Parish Hospital CEO Dr. Ted Topolewski gives Madison Parish Police Jury members an update on construction progress of the new hospital and clinics during Monday's regular MPPJ meeting.

MPH CEO updates police jury on hospital construction progress
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 06:16 AM
Madison Parish Hospital CEO Dr.
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In this July 27, 2018, file photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. J. David Ake / AP Photo

Wyoming, Texas among states suing Biden administration over climate change executive order
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Mon, 04/26/2021 - 09:03 PM
(The Center Square) – Wyoming, Texas and eight other states filed a lawsuit this week against President Joe Biden and his administration for an executive order addressing climate change that the states allege will lead to massive regulatory overreach.
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Poll shows support among Louisiana residents for requiring concealed carry permits

BESE awards $30 million to Ready Start Networks

Poll: Overwhelming majority of Louisiana voters want fiscal transparency for schools

Louisiana House committee backs do-over for constitutional spending limit changes

Louisiana House approves corporate tax swap

Trojans defeat Cougars in playoffs; rematch scheduled for this week

Bunk bed, science kit among list of recently recalled child products

Company eyes Caldwell Parish for $700M renewable diesel refinery

MPH CEO updates police jury on hospital construction progress

Wyoming, Texas among states suing Biden administration over climate change executive order

Legislators hold meetings to review marijuana options

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