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AIA New Orleans Announces Design Awards Gala and More
Biz New Orleans - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
NEW ORLEANS – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Orleans has announced a series of upcoming events and opportunities highlighting architectural excellence, education, and professional networking to enhance and celebrate the local...
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...
What is SB14? Here are the nutrition and ingredient reforms in Louisiana
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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Louisiana legislators have passed Senate Bill 14 (SB14), which is a measure aimed at reforming how schools, food manufacturers and restaurants label nutrition and ingredients. The bill will now go to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk for signature and,...
SLEMCO Warns Louisiana Community on Potential Scammers
Talk Radio 1470 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
(Youngsville, Louisiana) - SLEMCO is warning Acadiana that some individuals are going door-to-door using their logo without permission. In a social media post, SLEMCO shows two photos of people knocking on a door, with their logo in sight, while...
Pa. solar energy installers decry rollbacks in Republican U.S. budget
WESA - Pennsylvania
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June 4, 2025
Solar energy companies across the region are reeling at the prospect of rollbacks to the solar energy tax credits included in the budget bill that passed the U.S. House in May. “It’s terrible,” said Micah Gold-Markel, founder of Solar States, a...
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...
Major Road Construction to Close Broussard Intersection
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
BROUSSARD, La. (KPEL-FM) - A major intersection in Broussard will be closing soon as a big construction project is planned for the downtown area. Main and Morgan Intersection Closing for Improvements The intersection of Main Street and Morgan...
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...
New Orleans jail escapee releases videos asking for help while on the run
9News
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June 4, 2025
A man who identified himself as a New Orleans jail escapee released videos on social media while still on the run, leading to a police raid that failed to recapture him, an Associated Press source says. Authorities were so convinced about the...
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...
New Orleans jail escapee taunts authorities with social media videos
The Mirror US
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June 4, 2025
A man posing as a jail escapee from New Orleans posted videos on social media while he was still at large, resulting in a police raid that was unsuccessful in apprehending him, according to the AP. Authorities were so convinced about the...
Bills Banning Sweepstakes Casinos in Louisiana and Nevada Await Final Signatures
Casino Beats
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June 4, 2025
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...
Police raid New Orleans home, searching for escaped inmate
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
Neighbors say there was a large police presence on Agriculture Street, as SWAT teams had weapons drawn during a raid, searching for escaped inmate, Antoine Massey, who's been on the run for nearly three weeks."I immediately ran to my front door, I...
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...
Viral videos of New Orleans escaped inmate Antoine Massey lead to raid at 7th Ward home
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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June 4, 2025
Law enforcement officials confirm a home in the 1700 block of Agriculture Street was raided after they were tipped off that it was the home where escaped inmate Antoine Massey recorded now viral videos that were posted to social media on...
Toxic sludge from Louisiana’s only alumina refinery flowed into public waters for months
Environmental Health News
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June 4, 2025
A levee failure at a Louisiana bauxite refinery allowed caustic red mud laced with arsenic, cadmium, and chromium to contaminate waterways and public land for months before regulators intervened. Wesley Muller reports for the Louisiana...
PosiGen Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Protect Energy Tax Credits that reduce energy costs, support nearly 300,000 jobs, and have led to an American manufacturing boom
The Bulletin - Kansas
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Congress considers changes to the federal energy tax credits as part of the budget reconciliation process, leadership at PosiGen is calling on Senators to modify the House bill that would have...
Lobbyists Blitz Senate to Save Billions in Energy Tax Credits
Financial Post
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June 4, 2025
“The house bill would be devastating for solar, particularly resident solar,” said Kyle Wallace, vice-president of government affairs at Louisiana-based solar leasing company PosiGen. “Everyone assumes the Senate will make improvements, but we...
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...
New Orleans stages theaters visit 'Chicago' and 'Lucky Stiff' for murderous summer musicals
Nola - Louisiana
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It's summertime and the musicals are murder — at least on stages on the north and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain. In the greater metropolitan area, the Saenger Theatre takes a trip to "Chicago," and 30 by Ninety Theatre finds itself with a...