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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.

Governor Jeff Landry announces task force to make Louisiana public school teacher pay raises permanent

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry tells public school teachers at a press conference that the state will indeed plan to fund a stipend as part of their salary for the next school year. Landry says as lawmakers will approve a budget in the coming days and... Read More.

2026 SEC Spring Meetings: Commissioner Greg Sankey addresses possibility of College Football Playoff expansion

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

At the SEC Spring Meetings, Commissioner Greg Sankey said the league will not take a firm stance this week on expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams. Sankey says instead, they will use the meetings to brief university leaders and coaches... Read More.

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked top college campus in the state

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Which college campus is ranked number one in Louisiana? According to the college search website Niche, that honor goes to Southeastern Louisiana University. The website especially noted the quality and affordability of Southeastern's on-campus dining. President Dr. William Wainwright says it's an honor the... Read More.

Louisiana bill that would institute free prostate cancer screenings for high-risk males awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Men at high risk for prostate cancer will soon have far fewer barriers to get prostate cancer screenings. A bill that would eliminate cost sharing for prostate cancer screening for high-risk men is now awaiting Governor Landry's signature after unanimously passing in both the... Read More.

Ragin Cajuns the lone Louisiana representative in the NCAA Baseball Tournament

Monday, May 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Ragin Cajuns are the lone representative from Louisiana to make the 64-team NCAA Baseball Tournament. UL Lafayette is headed to the Starkville Regional. Mississippi State is the host school and a 14-national seed and they will be playing Lipscomb out of the Atlantic... Read More.

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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

Governor Jeff Landry announces task force to make Louisiana public school teacher pay raises permanent

2026 SEC Spring Meetings: Commissioner Greg Sankey addresses possibility of College Football Playoff expansion

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked top college campus in the state

Louisiana bill that would institute free prostate cancer screenings for high-risk males awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Ragin Cajuns the lone Louisiana representative in the NCAA Baseball Tournament

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