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Louisiana Has Passed a Bill to Ban Chemtrails
Barstool Sports
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Newsweek – A bill that would ban "chemtrails" has passed in the Louisiana state House of Representatives, clearing the way for it to go to the state Senate. Republican state Representative Kimberly Landy Coates defended the bill, which passed 58...
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,...
CONSUMER REPORTS: What to buy June 2025
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Summer’s heating up, and so are the savings. With Father’s Day, graduation season, and warmer weather in full swing, June is packed with smart shopping opportunities. Consumer Reports breaks down the best deals to help...
ICE raid at New Orleans construction site raises questions on key city flooding project
Nola - Louisiana
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New Orleans Chief Resilience Officer Joseph Threat, talks during a ground breaking ceremony on the Mirabeau Water Garden, a signature "green infrastructure" project on the grounds of a former convent on Mirabeau Avenue in New Orleans, Monday, Dec....
Louisiana political campaigns might get to withhold more donation, spending info
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
Matthew Perschall/Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers might diminish information available to the public about political donations and election spending through a sprawling rewrite of the state’s campaign finance law. Gov. Jeff Landry is...
Beware of Scams Underway in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas
TXK Today - Texas
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June 5, 2025
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is reminding the public and its customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to remain vigilant against ongoing scam attempts. Recent reports indicate that individuals posing as utility...
Louisiana targets freight growth with US$600m toll road and port expansion
Logistics Manager
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June 4, 2025
Plans have been announced for a US$600m toll road project in Louisiana to support development of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a major new container terminal designed to strengthen the US state’s freight handling capacity and global...
Inside the battle over prescription drug prices and pharmacies in the Louisiana Legislature
Nola - Louisiana
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Independent pharmacies gained the upper hand Wednesday against pharmacy benefit managers following a behind-the-scenes lobbying battle over what has been one of the biggest unsettled policy issues in the final days of the regular legislative...
Construction Employment Grows in Half of U.S. Metros Despite Industry Headwinds
Environmental Protection
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Construction Employment Grows in Half of U.S. Metros Despite Industry Headwinds New federal data reveals contrasting trends in local construction job markets, as demand for key projects fuels growth in some regions while others struggle with labor...
$600 million Louisiana toll road to go ahead
World Highways
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A $600 million Louisiana toll road project has been given the go ahead. By MJ Woof June 5, 2025 Read time: 1 min A $2 billion port project in Louisiana will include building a $600 million toll road – image courtesy of © Shane Adams|...
Utility customer advocates urge better transmission lines to avert outages; New Orleans council to hear from MISO on Tuesday
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In front of a virtual audience, the Alliance for Affordable Energy on Monday (June 2) recapped all it knew about when the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) ordered both Entergy and Cleco to shut down 600...
How your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use
The Conversation
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June 5, 2025
In the race to develop artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as Google and Meta are trying to secure massive amounts of electricity to power new data centers. Electric utilities see the prospect of earning large profits by...
'Baton Rouge would become waterfront property:' Two projects to protect communities, restore wetlands
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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June 1, 2025
GARYVILLE - Two projects are in the works that will, together, prevent flooding in communities from storms while also restoring dying wetlands. The West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Project is expansive. It's an 18.5-mile risk reduction system, made...
Where Y’Eat: How New Orleans Restaurants Change to Survive Summer
WWNO - Louisiana
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Should New Orleans restaurants just close for the summer — not take a vacation for a week or two, but shutter for the season? It’s a question more restaurant people are having to consider with growing urgency. Many restaurants simply don't see...
The wall that defends New Orleans: What’s changed since Katrina and what still needs work
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina’s levee failures flooded New Orleans and cost more than 1,400 lives, the city’s storm protection system has been rebuilt from the ground up. It’s bigger, stronger, and smarter. But...
Making every dollar count: Greaux the Good partners with local businesses to expand healthy food access in New Orleans region
Nola - Louisiana
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Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Greaux the Good.From large cities to small towns across Greater New Orleans, more residents are reconnecting with their food, their health and each other. At the heart of this movement are...
Louisiana Senate Poised to Vote on Bill Supporting Music Industry Jobs
Off Beat Magazine - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
The Recording Academy's MusiCares Relief Fund exists to maintain movement within the music industry and keep musicians thriving. The Louisiana State Senate is expected to vote this week on House Bill 653, legislation that seeks to extend and...
Future engineers in the making at NSU Robotics Camp
Natchitoches Times - Louisiana
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June 5, 2025
Winners of the competition were Caleb Fontenot, Carter Morgan, Darrius Armtrong Jr, Emery Wilson, Harrison Farley, Henry Moffett, Justin Keller, Kendall Hardison II and Nikeo Collins II pictured with Dr. Shahriar Hossain and NSU President James...
Three new medical marijuana dispensaries set to open in New Orleans as industry expands
Nola - Louisiana
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Three new medical marijuana clinics are under construction in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, including a location on Bourbon Street, which when completed later this year will double the number of dispensaries in the metro area as the local...
Louisiana looking to pony up at least $7 million for LIV event in '26
Golfweek - Virginia
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Is the Louisiana Legislature looking to lure a LIV Golf event to the Bayou as early as June 2026? It sure appears that way as the state's Legislature is planning to spend at least $7 million in public money to bring the controversial golf league,...