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Good Day Farm Celebrates Opening Of Huge Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Louisiana

Good Day Farm announced Wednesday that it is opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Arkansas-based company, with nearly 10,000 square feet and a huge retail footprint, will be the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern U.S.

Benzinga

To save a dying swamp, Louisiana aims to restore the Mississippi River's natural flow

State and federal authorities in Louisiana celebrated breaking ground on an ambitious $330 million conservation project intended to revitalize one of the state's largest swamp ecosystems by reconnecting it with the Mississippi River

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out

Besides Hegseth drunkenly yelling the hateful Islamophobic chant, a whistelblower report alleged that he had to be stopped from storming a dancers’ stage at a Louisiana strip club.

The Independent UK

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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to perform during Super Bowl pregame

The Super Bowl will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the pregame stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are to perform “America the Beautiful.”

The Independent UK

Close to 400,000 children in US cities face risk of major coastal flooding in next five years

A new report has found that most American children vulnerable to these events live in New York and Louisiana

The Independent UK

Louisiana judge halts state police plans to clear New Orleans homeless camps before Thanksgiving

A Louisiana judge has halted plans for state agencies to forcibly remove homeless encampments in New Orleans by Thanksgiving

The Independent UK

Louisiana Has a New Income Tax Rate: What It Means for You

Louisiana lawmakers passed a massive tax reform bill including changes to the state income tax and sales tax rates.

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Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances

The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.

The Texas Tribune

Louisiana Legislature Passes Tax Cuts And Sales Tax Increase

Louisiana legislature approved tax cuts to attract businesses, sparking debates on economic impact.

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Louisiana lawmakers pass income and corporate tax cuts, raising statewide sales tax to pay for it

Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature passed tax cuts on personal and corporate income on Friday in exchange for a statewide sales tax increase, a mixed bag of success for Gov. Jeff Landry, whose original tax revision plans faced resistance from lawmakers and lobbyists amid hard fiscal realities

The Independent UK

Louisiana Ten Commandments Classroom Display Plan On Hold

Federal appeals court halts Louisiana's Ten Commandments posting in public schools due to constitutional concerns. Debate ensues over religious promotion a...

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Court extends hold on Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana’s plan to make all public school classrooms in the state post the Ten Commandments remains on hold under the latest ruling from a federal appeals court in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Louisiana Lawmakers Propose Amendment To Change Juvenile Offender Penalties

Louisiana lawmakers are considering amending the state constitution to change penalties for juvenile offenders, potentially allowing placement in adult jai...

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Rapper NBA Youngboy Pleads Guilty In Drug Fraud Case

Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to drug fraud charges in Utah, faces federal prison time but shows potential for a successful future.

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Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

The Independent UK

We travelled by RV along the Texas coast to Louisiana – among warships, alligators and the ‘Gateway to Mars’

DIARIES FROM THE ROAD: As they continue their great American road trip through the south, Simon Veness and Susan Veness (along with dog Ruthie) drive along the coastline and wetlands of Texas and into Louisiana’s bayou country

The Independent UK

Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court has temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classrooms next year is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion

Louisiana House lawmakers have postponed a vote on a key plank in Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform package

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Louisiana University Student Threatened to Kill Governor Over Decision to Bring Caged Tiger to LSU Football Game: Police

A Louisiana University student was arrested for threatening to kill Gov. Jeff Landry on social media for wheeling out a live tiger at a recent football game.

The Conversation

Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments

Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.” But on Nov. 12, 2024, a federal judge said “no.”

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Louisiana Appeals Ruling On Ten Commandments In Schools

Louisiana state appeals ruling declaring Ten Commandments display law in schools unconstitutional.

The Independent UK

Louisiana asks court to block part of ruling against Ten Commandments in classrooms

Lawyers for the state of Louisiana are asking a federal appeals court in New Orleans to immediately block a judge’s ruling ordering education officials to tell all local districts that a law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Jury awards $129 million to family of 6-year-old girl who was run over at her Louisiana school

Emma and her Brother were part of a school run club, whose path crossed two lanes of traffic

Reason

Federal Judge Blocks Law Mandating Ten Commandments Displays in Louisiana Classrooms

The law "is not neutral toward religion," wrote Judge John W. deGravelles, who ruled that the law was "facially unconstitutional."

Reason

District Court Issues Universal Injunction In Louisiana Ten Commandments Case

The court rules that "the Act cannot be enforced throughout the state."

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