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Planned Parenthood to reopen New Orleans clinic this fall

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Planned Parenthood is coming back to Louisiana, with the first reopening happening this fall in New Orleans. Emily Wales, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, says her network took over Louisiana following the closure of the last clinic in the state... Read More.

Bill prohibiting surcharges for debit card transactions goes into effect beginning in August

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Did it just cost you more to pay with your debit card? If so, starting August 1st, you can fight back. That's the day when Beth Mizell's Senate Bill 254 goes into effect, prohibiting businesses from adding surcharges to debit card transactions. The Franklinton... Read More.

Voters encouraged to review sample ballots ahead of elections being held this Saturday

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Early voting for Saturday's U.S. Senate primary runoffs closed over the weekend. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says despite lower turnouts for early voting in this election, voters seemed more comfortable with the new closed party primary system. "People are catching on. We had fewer... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy comments on SAVE America Act, War Powers Resolution

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Republican Senators and President Trump will meet behind closed doors today to discuss the Iran peace deal and the SAVE America Act. The election security bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The President wants Congress to... Read More.

Recent rainfall totals in Avoyelles Parish could shatter previous state record

Tuesday, June 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A rain gauge between Cottonport and Plaucheville measured 29 inches of rain during the downpours caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. State climatologist Jay Grymes is meeting with the National Weather Service in Avoyelles Parish to check and verify the rain gauges in the area.... Read More.

House Bill 1248, which protects Louisiana white-tailed deer, signed into law

Tuesday, June 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Animal advocates are hailing the signing of a bill aimed at protecting Louisiana white-tailed deer. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says House Bill 1248 was spawned by a pair of high-profile incidents, in which LDWF agents seized deer from those caring for... Read More.

People filing claims due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur urged to review their insurance policies

Tuesday, June 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Those of you who need to file claims from the damage caused by last week's severe weather from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the Department of Insurance has some very important information for you. Commissioner Tim Temple says different policies will respond to... Read More.

State lawmakers to vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

Tuesday, June 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

State lawmakers have until 5 p.m. today to submit their votes on Governor Landry's plan to provide public school teachers with a $2,000 stipend and a $1,000 stipend for support workers. Patrick Wall, an education reporter for the Advocate newspaper, says legislators want teachers... Read More.

Republicans outnumbered Democrats in runoff primary early voting

Tuesday, June 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Unlike in the primary election, where Democrats outnumbered Republicans in early voting, the numbers were flip-flopped in early voting for the runoffs. According to the Secretary of State's Office, more than 77,000 Republicans cast early ballots, compared to just over 54,000 Democrats. John Couvillon... Read More.

I-20 rebuild complete after three years of construction

Monday, June 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

After nearly three years of construction, the I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier and Caddo Parishes is complete. The $128 million investment is the largest in the corridor in many years, and it included a total rebuild of every lane and ramp at five interchanges... Read More.

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Planned Parenthood to reopen New Orleans clinic this fall

Bill prohibiting surcharges for debit card transactions goes into effect beginning in August

Voters encouraged to review sample ballots ahead of elections being held this Saturday

Senator Bill Cassidy comments on SAVE America Act, War Powers Resolution

Recent rainfall totals in Avoyelles Parish could shatter previous state record

House Bill 1248, which protects Louisiana white-tailed deer, signed into law

People filing claims due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur urged to review their insurance policies

State lawmakers to vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

Republicans outnumbered Democrats in runoff primary early voting

I-20 rebuild complete after three years of construction

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