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State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - June 2025
JD Supra - California
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June 5, 2025
New York Attorney General James sued a national bank and its holding company for the bank's alleged practices relating to its offering of online savings accounts. Specifically, the AG claims that the bank offered a "high interest" savings account...
Baton Rouge's bishop says Pope Leo XIV's name is fitting, faces societal change similar to namesake
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
BATON ROUGE — Bishop Michael Duca spoke to the Baton Rouge Press Club about the selection of Pope Leo XIV on Monday, saying that it is no accident that the new pope took the name of the pope who led the church during the Industrial Revolution....
Bossier Parish Police Jury Reviews Freedom Fest Plans, Welcomes City Engineer, and Provides Infrastructure Updates
Bossier Press-Tribune - Louisiana
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June 5, 2025
6 During its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 4, the Bossier Parish Police Jury heard updates on several key developments across the parish, including Independence Day celebrations, infrastructure projects, and new appointments. Jan Elkins,...
Bottled Mineral Water Recalled in Louisiana
Highway 98.9 - Louisiana
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June 5, 2025
LOUISIANA (KPEL) — As the summer heats up in Louisiana, everyone is looking for easy ways to cool off. It's mandatory to keep a cold beverage on you at all times during the summertime, but you will want to avoid this popular mineral water that has...
Louisiana’s nuclear plants struggled for stability long before May blackout
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 4, 2025
(The Center Square) − Louisiana’s two nuclear power plants, which federal regulators rated as performing “within the expected range” in 2023, have spent much of the past year operating below full capacity or not operating at all. At the Waterford...
A Clever Political Trap – Insurance Industry Pushes Back on Reform Direction
Biz New Orleans - Louisiana
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June 5, 2025
NEW ORLEANS - On May 28, Governor Jeff Landry signed several tort reform Bills into law designed to address Louisiana’s auto insurance environment in which bodily injury claims are nearly twice as frequent and about 59% more costly than the...
Army Awards Tech-Led Project $20M to Develop Aluminum Manufacturing for Hydrogen Energy Production
Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia
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Aluminum scrap is one of the most common materials found on military bases and aircraft carriers worldwide. Now, the U.S. Army has tapped Georgia Tech to help turn that waste into power that can be generated off the grid and on demand. The Army...
New Orleans homeowner has little concern about power outages thanks to his ‘solar addiction’
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Power outages can turn deadly, especially in the wake of hurricanes and tropical storms. But a New Orleans man isn’t very concerned about them this hurricane season. That’s because he’s taken some unique steps to get...
Faulty plumbing that caused New Orleans jail to flood will cost at least $300K to repair
Nola - Louisiana
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Faulty plumbing work dating to the construction of the decade-old Orleans Parish jail caused recent – and ongoing – pipe leaks that caused the facility to flood last week, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office revealed Thursday. Contractors hired by...
Louisiana Peach Festival to celebrate 75th Anniversary this Saturday
KEDM - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
RUSTON, LA [June 3, 2025] – 2025 marks the 75th anniversary for the Louisiana Peach Festival, one of the longest-running agricultural festivals in the state. This year’s even will take place on June 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Attendees can...
Louisiana set to spend at least $7 million to bring Saudi-owned LIV Golf to New Orleans
KPLC - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Legislature looks likely to spend at least $7 million of the state’s public money to bring the controversial LIV Golf League tour, owned by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to New Orleans next...
New Orleans area athletes find a home in 'non-judgmental' LGBTQ sports teams and leagues
Nola - Louisiana
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Pull up Stonewall Sports’ Instagram page, and you’ll find a video of people dancing while playing bocce ball, soundtracked to Charli xcx’s “Guess” — the version featuring Billie Eilish, of course. Or scroll through the Crescent City Rougaroux’s...
Covington Casket Company announces new distribution center in Louisiana
The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama
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June 5, 2025
Published 1:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Alan Williamson, President of Covington Casket Company, is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution center in Tallulah, Louisiana.Located in the northeast section of the state just off Interstate...
Antoine Massey allegedly recorded social media video from New Orleans home, authorities say
Nola - Louisiana
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Despite a multi-state manhunt, Antoine Massey was less than three miles from the Orleans Parish jail when he allegedly recorded a video insisting he didn't break out of the lockup on May 16, but was "let out," according to a law enforcement source...
New Orleans Attorney Returns to Adams & Reese
Biz New Orleans - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Sara Valentine has rejoined Adams & Reese as a member of the Litigation Practice Group and as Counsel in the firm’s New Orleans office. Valentine has close to 20 years of experience as in-house counsel and in private...
Here's how Louisiana adults can attend college free in high demand fields
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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Louisiana's M.J. Foster Promise Program offers free community college tuition for adults in high-demand fields. The program, funded at $10.5 million, may receive additional funding if current funds are depleted. Grants cover training in sectors...
Louisiana Cattle Festival welcomes new Royalty
Vermilion Today - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, the Louisiana Cattle Festival Association proudly welcomed a new group of royalty to reign over the 75th Louisiana Cattle Festival, scheduled for October 3-5, 2025. The newly crowned kings and queens are...
U.S. Energy Firm Seeks to Build Pennsylvania LNG Export Terminal
Oil Price
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June 5, 2025
Penn America Energy Holdings (PAE) has met with White House officials to sound out the Trump Administration’s support for a project to develop an LNG export facility on Pennsylvania’s Delaware River, the company’s chief executive, Franc James,...
Virgin Hotels New Orleans Hosts Prince Party
New Orleans Magazine - Louisiana
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Virgin Hotels New Orleans will host “Housequake,” a rooftop pool party celebration of the iconic artist Prince, happening Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Pool Club. The event is part of the 8th annual Purple...
NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans Names New Executive Chef
New Orleans Magazine - Louisiana
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOPSI Hotel, operated by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of Adam Korbel as its new Executive Chef. A culinary leader with two decades of experience, the hotel shares that Korbel will oversee all...