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Louisiana’s education freedom ranking slides after funding shortfall
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Fri,01/23/26-2:00PM , 1,724 Reads
Louisiana’s steep drop in a national education policy ranking is the result of lawmakers’ decision to scale back funding for the state’s school choice program, according to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council.
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Soldiers and noncommissioned officers assigned to the Louisiana National Guard compete in the 2026 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Jan. 12–15, 2026. The annual competition tests physical endurance, technical proficiency and mental resilience through a series of demanding events, with top performers earning the opportunity to represent Louisiana at the regional level. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)

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Louisiana National Guard’s ‘Best Warriors’ compete for state title
By MAJ. DARREN T. HERRING JR. - Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
Thu,01/22/26-10:04PM , 292 Reads
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Report: Louisiana has highest sales tax burden in the U.S.
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Thu,01/22/26-9:40PM , 493 Reads
Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest state-by-state roundup for 2026.
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Gov. Landry Announces Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy, Positions State to Unleash Energy Dominance on a Global Scale
By PRESS RELEASE
Thu,01/22/26-9:05PM , 428 Reads
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