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Louisiana Legislature approves new Congressional map

Friday, May 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

After a debate that lasted about eight hours, the Louisiana House approved a Congressional map that eliminates one of the state's majority Black districts. The vote was 66-35 in the House, and the map was given final passage by a 28-10 vote in the... Read More.

Fleming prepares for showdown with Letlow for Republican nomination

Friday, May 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

And then, there were two. With the incumbent out of the race, Julia Letlow and John Fleming are now squaring off head-to-head for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Fleming said his supporters are more excited now, and a poll that his campaign did... Read More.

Sun Bucks to start rolling out to Louisiana children

Friday, May 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Children enrolled in the state's SUN Bucks program are starting to receive their money. The program provides money to kids who receive free or reduced-price school meals during the summer months when school is not in session. Tim Jenkins, the economic stability director at... Read More.

New LSU study explores link between infertility and employee self-worth, workplace behavior

Thursday, May 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new series of studies led by a professor at LSU shows that the impact of infertility follows those who experience it to their jobs. Michael Johnson with LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business, says those who experience infertility can question their overall worth... Read More.

Louisiana State University sees growth in research pursuits across a wide range of disciplines

Thursday, May 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's flagship campus has surpassed $600 million in annual research activity, an 11% growth over the previous year. Chancellor Jim Dalton says the research is happening across the board. "Think about research dollars in the STEM field: That can be engineering, biomedical sciences. We do... Read More.

Louisiana to increase financing of Rural Tech Catalyst Fund to improve healthcare in rural areas

Thursday, May 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana will use more than $1 billion in federal money over the next five years to improve health care in rural areas through the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Evelyn Griffin says rural healthcare providers are doing great work with limited... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs bill expanding Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Program

Wednesday, May 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill today that expands a program that provides grant dollars for homeowners to pay for a fortified roof on their home. Landry says this is important legislation because fortified roofs can limit storm damage. "We have consistently said that stronger... Read More.

Louisiana constitutional amendment limiting governors to two lifetime terms passes in legislature, remains up to voters this upcoming November

Wednesday, May 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

The ability for two-term governors to make another run for the state's top job after sitting out four years is now in the hands of the voters. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham's constitutional amendment limiting governors to two lifetime terms has passed both houses by... Read More.

Louisiana bill addressing disclosure of student-athlete revenue-sharing contracts endorsed by Senate, heads to House for final approval

Wednesday, May 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

A proposal to shield the public from seeing the revenue share contracts between universities and their athletes has received approval from the Senate on a 22-13 vote. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil says if other SEC schools know how much LSU is giving to... Read More.

AI data center to be built in Rapides Parish

Wednesday, May 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

A $3.6 billion artificial intelligence factory is coming to Rapides Parish, as Applied Digital Corporation plans to build a massive AI data center in the town of Boyce. The project will create more than 1,000 construction jobs, and the new campus will bring in... Read More.

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Louisiana Legislature approves new Congressional map

Fleming prepares for showdown with Letlow for Republican nomination

Sun Bucks to start rolling out to Louisiana children

New LSU study explores link between infertility and employee self-worth, workplace behavior

Louisiana State University sees growth in research pursuits across a wide range of disciplines

Louisiana to increase financing of Rural Tech Catalyst Fund to improve healthcare in rural areas

Governor Jeff Landry signs bill expanding Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Program

Louisiana constitutional amendment limiting governors to two lifetime terms passes in legislature, remains up to voters this upcoming November

Louisiana bill addressing disclosure of student-athlete revenue-sharing contracts endorsed by Senate, heads to House for final approval

AI data center to be built in Rapides Parish

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