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Louisiana lawmakers split on what Medicaid changes would mean for the state
Louisiana Democrats say they’re limited in what they can do, but plan to fight cuts to a program that has an outsized role in their state.
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Local News Hub awards $150,000 to Deep South Today to support reporting on women in politics
Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms in Louisiana and Mississippi that will soon launch a new newsroom in Arkansas, is pleased to announce it has received a $150,000 grant from Local News Hub to increase its coverage of women in politics across the communities it serves.
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Saxophone player David Lastie leaves lasting mark on New Orleans music
Lastie grew up in a musical family that included trumpeter Melvin Lastie and drummer Jessie Hill.
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Share your experiences with the public health system in Louisiana
The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.
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21mHow Louisiana’s new surgeon general wants to transform public health
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.
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9mTrump’s offshore wind crackdown reaches the Gulf of Mexico
A German company accepted a big federal payout to not build an offshore wind farm near Louisiana.