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After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That's not the typical public health response.
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Multiple bills have passed through Louisiana House and Senate committees as Gov. Jeff Landry’s special session on 2026 election dates is underway.
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Landry wants to push dates back for the closed primaries next year to give lawmakers extra time to possibly approve a new congressional map.
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A new Commonwealth Fund report paints a stark picture of how Medicare is serving older adults and people with disabilities in the Gulf South.
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said he’s heard from many Canadians who are avoiding the state, including upcoming festivals in Acadiana, because of Trump’s comments.
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Lawmakers say it's too soon to tell if a new law to make Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) more transparent is effective.
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Roblox and Discord said in separate statements to WWNO and WRKF that they don’t comment on active lawsuits, but are committed to safety and use advanced technology to protect their users.
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The attorneys general referred to prohibitive security fees as the “assassin’s veto,” a play on the “heckler’s veto,” a phenomenon in which a controversial speaker’s right to free speech is curtailed by an overwhelming negative response.
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Eleven high school bands in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System have outdated uniforms — or none at all.
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From campus safety to funding for institutions, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana's higher education systems is still evident 20 years later.
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BRPD Chief TJ Morse said the producers of the show approached him fresh off the heels of his appointment last year. He hopes to show the good that the police do through BRPD’s involvement with the show.
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The Trump administration cancelled a program to fund projects that help prevent storm damage before disasters. Louisiana was set to receive more than $720 million.