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Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed urges state lawmakers to increase funding for Louisiana universities and colleges

Wednesday, March 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed tells lawmakers that state funding for universities and colleges is not where it needs to be, as regional institutions in particular are struggling. Reed is calling on legislators to provide at least an additional $119 million in... Read More.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry advises voters to review their party affiliation ahead of May 16th closed primary

Wednesday, March 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

The May 16th primary is about two months away, and Secretary of State Nancy Landry is urging voters to check their party affiliation on their voter registration. Landry says the May 16th primary is closed, which means only registered Republican voters or no-party voters... Read More.

New report ranks Louisiana as third-best state for doctors to practice medicine

Wednesday, March 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Where does Louisiana rank for doctors to practice in? A new report by WalletHub has Louisiana at third overall in the country, behind only Montana and Indiana. WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo says one key reason is Louisiana's relatively low cost of living, which makes... Read More.

U.S. Senate Republican Primary heats up as Julia Letlow-sponsored poll puts her ahead of opponents Bill Cassidy and John Fleming

Tuesday, March 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Congresswoman Julia Letlow releases a poll that shows her leading the U.S. Senate Republican Primary. The survey shows her leading incumbent Bill Cassidy by 1% and John Fleming by 8%. Pearson Cross teaches political science at ULM and says Letlow paid for the poll,... Read More.

McNeese state Athletic Director Heath Schroyer speaks of men’s hoops success ahead of first round NCAA Tournament game

Tuesday, March 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The McNeese Cowboys are preparing to play in their third straight NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The South Region's 12 seed takes on Vanderbilt Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City. McNeese Athletic Director Heath Schroyer says McNeese is setting the standard for programs of its stature. "Very,... Read More.

Pedestrian cell phone legislation scrapped by Louisiana House Transportation Committee

Tuesday, March 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana House Transportation Committee rejects a proposal to fine pedestrians $25 for looking at their cell phone while walking on a crosswalk. Chris Alexander with the Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group testified against the legislation. "This is just government overreach at its finest. It's not... Read More.

Louisiana ranked No.2 in the nation in rehabilitation of historic buildings

Tuesday, March 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

When it comes to turning old buildings into new buildings, Louisiana sets the standard. Andrea McCarthy, the tax credit program director of the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, says since 2021, Louisiana has rehabilitated more than 400 historic buildings, including several in New Orleans. "The... Read More.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon endorses Governor Jeff Landry’s endeavor to increase funding for LA GATOR Program

Tuesday, March 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon supports Governor Jeff Landry's effort to double the state funding of the LA GATOR Program. The program provides low income families with state dollars that can be used to pay for private school tuition. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says... Read More.

Louisiana DOTD holds public hearing regarding proposed Mississippi River Bridge project that would connect LA 1 and LA 30 in Iberville Parish

Monday, March 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state transportation department plans to pick a location for a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Baton Rouge area by the end of this year. DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet says they are looking at three different locations south of Baton Rouge in Iberville... Read More.

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would allow governor to remove judges and district attorneys due to incompetence or misconduct

Monday, March 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

A court watchdog group in New Orleans is speaking out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a mechanism to allow the Senate to remove a judge or a district attorney upon the recommendation of the governor. Jesse Manley, the interim executive director... Read More.

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Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed urges state lawmakers to increase funding for Louisiana universities and colleges

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry advises voters to review their party affiliation ahead of May 16th closed primary

New report ranks Louisiana as third-best state for doctors to practice medicine

U.S. Senate Republican Primary heats up as Julia Letlow-sponsored poll puts her ahead of opponents Bill Cassidy and John Fleming

McNeese state Athletic Director Heath Schroyer speaks of men’s hoops success ahead of first round NCAA Tournament game

Pedestrian cell phone legislation scrapped by Louisiana House Transportation Committee

Louisiana ranked No.2 in the nation in rehabilitation of historic buildings

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon endorses Governor Jeff Landry’s endeavor to increase funding for LA GATOR Program

Louisiana DOTD holds public hearing regarding proposed Mississippi River Bridge project that would connect LA 1 and LA 30 in Iberville Parish

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would allow governor to remove judges and district attorneys due to incompetence or misconduct

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