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Louisiana Department of Education to increase focus on reading and writing skills in public schools

Tuesday, April 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Education says it's strengthening English language arts in public schools to reinforce skills essential to help students read, write and communicate. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the updated standards place a stronger emphasis on the science of reading so... Read More.

Historic Louisiana Purchase document to be displayed in Baton Rouge for a limited time

Tuesday, April 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

The document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase will be on display at the old State Capitol in Baton Rouge starting today. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says this remarkable piece of history is on loan from the National Archives in Washington D.C. as part... Read More.

Bill requiring Louisiana drivers to undergo license renewal testing halted by House Transportation Committee

Tuesday, April 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

The House Transportation Committee has put the brakes on a bill that seeks to require drivers to take a driver's knowledge test when they renew their driver's license every six years. Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin says the test would provide drivers with a... Read More.

New poll shows Michael Echols and Blake Miguez currently ahead of the pack in 5th District Congressional Republican Primary race

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A poll paid for and conducted by the Rainey Center Freedom Project shows that the 5th District Congressional Republican Primary is a two-person race between state representative Michael Echols and state senator Blake Miguez. Rainey Freedom Project director Russ Walker says the survey of... Read More.

Abita Brewing Company celebrates 40 years of craft beer excellence

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Abita Brewing Company, located 30 miles north of New Orleans, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Abita President Troy Ashley says they are a great Louisiana growth story. "Founded in 1986 in the small town of Abita Springs, we really came from humble beginnings... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry establishes Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at LDH

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry establishes the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says the goal is to make access to quality healthcare available to everyone, regardless of where in the state he or she lives. "No one in a rural area should... Read More.

Louisiana House of Representatives to review proposed “Click to Cancel” subscription cancellation bill

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A bill that would make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions will soon be heard by the full House. The author of House Bill 750, Vincent Cox of Gretna, says the goal is to make it just as easy to cancel a subscription as... Read More.

LSU’s seven run rally in the 7th not enough to avoid a sweep at Ole Miss

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU was hitless through six innings on Sunday in Oxford, but three consecutive solo home runs started a seven-run rally to tie the game. But the Rebels pushed across the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh on their way to an 8-7... Read More.

LSU Baseball to receive increased share of revenue dollars beginning in 2027 season

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU athletics director Verge Ausberry has announced that the LSU baseball program will receive more revenue share dollars next season. Ausberry made the announcement during an interview with Matt Moscona on ESPN Baton Rouge radio. "And we're also going to have more money for them... Read More.

Measure to enable municipalities to vote on fluoride removal from drinking water approved by Louisiana Senate

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Houma Republican Mike Fesi is the author of the bill; he says fluoride is bad for... Read More.

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Louisiana Department of Education to increase focus on reading and writing skills in public schools

Historic Louisiana Purchase document to be displayed in Baton Rouge for a limited time

Bill requiring Louisiana drivers to undergo license renewal testing halted by House Transportation Committee

New poll shows Michael Echols and Blake Miguez currently ahead of the pack in 5th District Congressional Republican Primary race

Abita Brewing Company celebrates 40 years of craft beer excellence

Governor Jeff Landry establishes Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at LDH

Louisiana House of Representatives to review proposed “Click to Cancel” subscription cancellation bill

LSU’s seven run rally in the 7th not enough to avoid a sweep at Ole Miss

Measure to enable municipalities to vote on fluoride removal from drinking water approved by Louisiana Senate

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