Louisiana Senate Committee approves bill to raise minimum wage to $14 per hour by 2028
A bill proposing an increase in Louisiana's minimum wage to $14 per hour by 2028 has been approved by the Labor & Industrial Relations...
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Louisiana Republican lawmakers reject bill to establish state minimum wage
Advocates argue for a $10 minimum wage in Louisiana, citing inflation and stagnant wages since 2009 Louisiana lawmakers have rejected a...
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Louisiana Senators Nearly Come to Blows over Bill that Exacerbates Regional Divide
BATON ROUGE, La. - Republican Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. apologized on the Senate floor after a heated exchange with Democrat Regina...
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Louisiana Lawmakers Consider Cutting Unemployment Benefits by Half, Sparking Controversy
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal to cut unemployment benefits by half for those who lose their jobs, a move that some say...
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LDH releases final water grades for 951 Louisiana water systems
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) released final water grades for 951 community water systems across the...
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K-12 teacher, college faculty pay raises proposed in next Louisiana budget
BY: JULIE O'DONOGHUE Louisiana Illuminator Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to put a portion of Louisiana’s $2.2 billion in...
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Southern University Advances US Agricultural Economy, Vilsack Says
BATON ROUGE, La.. — Southern University is leading the way in research and development programs propelling the U.S. agricultural economy...
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Former US Ambassador, SU Alumnus James Joseph Dies at 88
BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University is mourning the loss of alumnus and former U.S. ambassador to South Africa James A. Joseph, who...
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La. State Police Offer Tips to Prevent Vehicle Burglaries During Mardi Gras Parades
Louisiana State Police offer tips to help prevent vehicle burglaries during Mardi Gras parades. According to authorities, there are...
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Early voting task force urges legislative funding for elections
Louisiana’s Task Force on Early Voting approved a measure Tuesday to recommend an expansion of early voting sites across the state and an...
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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Tax Breaks for Rich Companies
The Louisiana Legislature is being asked to consider reducing or eliminating a controversial business tax break for some of the state's...
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Guidry was the First African American Chief Judge of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal
Judge Guidry serve as the first African American Chief Judge in the more than 100-year history The Honorable John Michael Guidry, a...
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Congressman Troy Carter, HBCU Hosts Infrastructure Walkthrough with White House Senior Advisor
BATON ROUGE, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) toured Southern University and A&M College with White House Senior Advisor...
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Ochsner Hospital for Children emphasizes importance of AED, CPR training
More than 200 lives have been saved by Project ADAM, a national organization dedicated to help prepare schools and communities for sudden...
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Governor announces new and returning higher education board members
BY: PIPER HUTCHINSON Louisiana Illuminator Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a round of new appointees and reappointments Friday to...
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New state porn law has people weighing in
By Chris Rosato . - Louisiana is attempting to set an example for other states to follow by requiring people to verify their age on porn...
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Gov. Edwards Proclaims January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. – Governor John Bel Edwards has joined a host of national and state leaders to declare January as Human Trafficking...
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New Louisiana laws take effect in 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - People in Louisiana can expect several new laws to take effect with the start of 2023. RELATED STORY: Taxes fall,...
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Child poverty rates highest in states that haven’t raised minimum wage
Louisiana has the second-highest child poverty rate in the U.S. at 26.3% BY: CASEY QUINLAN Of the 20 states that have failed to raise the...
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Edwards intends to ask legislators for rape, incest exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban
BY: PIPER HUTCHINSON Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at his annual end of year press conference Monday...
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