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Louisiana Law Lets Wildlife Agents Trespass on Private Property

A lawsuit from the Institute for Justice claims the law violates the Louisiana Constitution.

Reason

FIRE Highlights the Blatant Hypocrisy of State Officials Who Decry Government Meddling With Social Media

Even as they attack the Biden administration's crusade against "misinformation," Missouri and Louisiana defend legal restrictions on content moderation.

Reason

New Lake Will Fuel Petrochemical Expansion

Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Texas' Lavaca Bay, but it and other industrial plants are waiting for water.

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New reservoir will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast

Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Lavaca Bay instead. But it and other interested industrial plants are waiting for more water.

The Texas Tribune

Hurricanes are intensifying more rapidly – and the most vulnerable communities are hit hardest

Hurricanes are more frequently escalating quickly, and the places they destroy may be those disadvantaged by racist housing policy

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Anti-abortion mega-donors pour money into Alabama supreme court race

Organization affiliated with Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein spends more than half a million dollars on candidate who believes life begins at fertilization. Plus, Michigan anti-war campaign hails huge vote tally

The Guardian - UK

Illegal Migrant In Louisiana Charged With Violent Crimes

Illegal migrant arrested for violent crimes in Louisiana raises concerns among law enforcement officials.

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Former DA investigator faces federal heroin trafficking and money laundering charges

A federal jury convicted Alex Kassem of Houston after hearing evidence that the former county employee transported heroin across Texas and Louisiana in a marked police car.

The Texas Tribune

Louisiana Legislature Advances Bills To Roll Back Criminal Justice Reforms

Criminal justice advocates say the evidence doesn't back up Republicans' claims that Louisiana's landmark 2017 reforms are to blame for violent crime.

Reason

‘Egregious’: Louisiana prisons have experienced 50% spike in deaths, report says

Healthcare in the state’s prisons is known for being deathly inadequate – and the incarceration rate may keep growing

The Guardian - US

Louisiana Police Searching For Dangerous Suspect Who Stole Deputy's Car

Louisiana police seek dangerous suspect who pepper sprayed deputy and stole her car. Public urged to report any sightings for apprehension.

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All 32 NFL teams ranked by attendance in 2023 season (including the Saints)

Where all 32 NFL teams ranked by average home game attendance during the 2023 season (including the New Orleans Saints):

USA Today Sports Media Group

Insurance crisis leaves homeowners vulnerable in hurricane-prone Louisiana

Since the 2020 hurricanes, nine insurers became insolvent in the US state of Louisiana within a couple of years.

Al Jazeera

Investigation Launched Into Suspicious Mail At Louisiana Church

Investigation underway into suspicious mail incident at Cypress Baptist Church involving white powder. House Speaker Mike Johnson connected to the church.

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Death and redemption in an American prison

More than a quarter century after an inmate helped start a hospice program in one of the nation's most notorious prisons, he is trying to spread the idea.

The Guardian - US

‘Unconscionable’ criminal justice bills could fuel soaring incarceration in Louisiana

Reform advocates condemn raft of measures expected to pass under new far-right governor

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State football adds Prairie View A&M to replace Louisiana on 2024 schedule

MSU has found their week three opponent to replace Louisiana:

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel says Gaza offensive will move into Rafah

Defense minister Yoav Gallant’s announcement comes despite presence of more than 1 million civilians in city. Plus, Michael J Fox on how Parkinson’s has not defeated him

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Louisiana governor accused of using public records law to intimidate EPA and ‘Cancer Alley’ community

Deep south state escalates its fight against environmental protection with ‘rare’ use of public record laws

Reason

He Was Arrested for Making a Joke on Facebook. A Jury Just Awarded Him $205,000 in Damages.

The verdict vindicates the constitutional rights that Louisiana sheriff's deputies flagrantly violated when they hauled Waylon Bailey off to jail.

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White House pauses LNG exports, conducts climate review

In this interview, climate activist Roysheda Hussain shares firsthand experiences of living near liquefied natural gas facilities and discusses the Biden a...

USA Today Sports Media Group

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 107-83 win over Pelicans

The best photos from the Thunder's 107-83 win over the Pelicans.

The Guardian - US

Biden’s delay of ‘carbon bomb’ projects could be a big deal – but will it last?

Climate activists cheer decision to pause all pending liquified natural gas export licenses, but is it just a delay till after November elections?

The Guardian - US

Biden hits pause on natural gas projects amid plans for carbon ‘mega bombs’

Pause on pending export permits is hailed by environmental groups, and could imperil projects along Gulf of Mexico coast

The Guardian - US

Babies born in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ weigh less at birth, more likely to be preterm – report

Researchers find that newborns in notorious industrial corridor experience low birth weight at three times the national average

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