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Alcohol regulations affecting local businesses 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1457
Louisiana auditor finds $1.4M in improper, duplicate Medicaid payments 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4449
GOP lawmakers take aim at Louisiana Medicaid spending growth 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2910
Poll finds widespread support for Louisiana law to address gender pay gap 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1372
Reimagining Louisiana's film tax program: Gov. John Bel Edwards, allies have new plan 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 4423
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves spreading myths, 'can no longer be trusted' on flood aid, Gov. Edwards 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 1507
Louisiana tax proposal could increase cost of Netflix, Hulu, other streaming services 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 3047
I-49 South supporters tout economic impact study 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4491
In drive for gas tax hike, first and key battle is in the Louisiana House 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 2851
Labor hiring company ensnared in fatal LaPlace bus crash files for bankruptcy protection 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1386
Many old issues re-emerge as New Orleans prepares for upcoming legislative session 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 2949
Proposed bill would clarify state ban on strippers under 21 as dancers' court fight continues 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1612
Racquel Smith sues Cardell Hayes, man convicted of killing Will Smith, shooting her 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 1560
Marksville (LA) officer sent to prison for 40 years for killing 6-year-old boy 4 fleur-de-lisa Mar 2017 Mar 2017 5 2284
New Orleans' drug-related deaths exceeded murders in 2016 1 fleur-de-lisa Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1855
Louisiana governor loses in clash over education redesign 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3404
Louisiana governor visits Grambling State University, discusses higher education budget 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2602
Louisiana's archives in 'state of emergency,' historians say 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2583
Louisiana senators reject closure of children's mental health program by governor 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2717
Tampons, diapers exempt from sales tax under Louisiana lawmaker's proposal 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1419
Louisiana officer convicted of manslaughter in boy's death 3 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 1947
Lawmakers say they want to fully fund TOPS, but no one making promises 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2056
Why is Gov. John Bel Edwards pushing this new, specific method of taxing Louisiana businesses? 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2605
Louisiana government auditing office sounds the budget alarm 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2488
Lawmakers seek closer look at Angola rodeo finances; more than $6M mishandled in recent years 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2105
Judge blocks marriage law, says requiring birth certificates violates foreign-born citizens' rights 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 5 2617
Gov. Edwards urges White House to 'carefully consider' budget cuts that could threaten disaster ... 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3260
John White accuses teacher unions, others of slowing push for better schools 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2595
Gov. John Bel Edwards denounces public schools overhaul plan pushed by John White 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2724
Hammond Westside Montessori School closes after more than 300 students get Norovirus 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 2665

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Court ruling on voting rights of felons in Louisiana expected Monday 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1536
In appeal, Darren Sharper argues his federal guilty plea was forced and his sentence was miscalculat 1 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1582
National GOP-backing group launches site against John Bel Edwards, 'The Accidental Governor' 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1914
Intoxicated man bashes East Baton Rouge deputy's windshield with his head, threatens to have officer 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 1495
Brick thrown through window of New Orleans church days after it held transgender town hall 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 1577
Putting Louisiana back together: How government can repair state's 'broken' tax system 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1594
Gov. Edwards meets with Trump Monday 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2317
Louisiana state park entrance fees, cabin costs edging up 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 3200
Endymion crash driver had .232 BAC, nearly 3 times legal limit, NOPD says 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2064
Not 'a scare tactic': State transportation woes may worsen with loss of federal dollars 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2236
At Napoleonville town hall, Sen. Bill Cassidy says he's on Obamacare, pays $25,000 a year 9 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 3743
Louisiana among states without gun owner responsibility laws 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1998
'Full investigation' ordered by Gov. Edwards into State Police officials' Las Vegas side trip 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 5 2495
Here's how Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards administration seeks to streamline flood recovery 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2007
Louisiana Legislature agrees to deficit-closing plan hours before special session deadline 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1534
U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise defends decision to hold town hall by conference call 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1994
One budget battle down; now here's Louisiana Legislature's next step 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1649
'Horrific' Endymion crash: 28 hurt; injuries not life-threatening; driver apparently drunk, ... 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2001
Company to Pay $9.5 Million for False Reporting That Led to Explosion in Gulf of Mexico 1 nitpicker Feb 2017 Feb 2017 3 2323
Baton Rouge man, LSU engineers working to create biodegradable Mardi Gras beads 0 fleur-de-lisa Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 2271
Louisiana's cowering GOP krewe in Washington 0 fleur-de-lisa Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1960
Former Systems Administrator Sentenced to Prison for Hacking into Industrial Facility Computer Syste 0 nitpicker Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1929
11 children injured when school bus overturns after crash with pickup truck in Greensburg (LA) 1 fleur-de-lisa Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1845
Woman with 133 cats accused of animal cruelty, running meth lab 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2095
'This could burn for days': 2 workers hospitalized, 1 missing after pipeline fire in Paradis 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1982
Money is the root of latest split between Louisiana governor, attorney general 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1761
Gov. John Bel Edwards releases plan for $304M budget deficit 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1598
Louisiana Universities to receive $2.7M from closing of HMO 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1619
Louisiana's uninsured rate falls to 12.5 percent; leaders cite Medicaid expansion 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 2 1558
Poll: Louisiana legislature's approval at 23 percent; majority blames Jindal for budget crunch 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1625

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Deficit that sparked special session only the latest as leaders look for stability 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1446
Two Baton Rouge women accused of disaster fraud in August floods, attorney general says 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1542
State Sen. Troy Brown could face suspension or expulsion during special session 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1652
New Orleans mayor: Half-mile wide tornado damaged 940 homes 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1949
'Support Planned Parenthood' rally 2-10-17 in New Orleans 0 fleur-de-lisa Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 1622
Tornado Warning issued for New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana 3 fleur-de-lisa Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2434
Louisiana asking for private help to upgrade roads and bridges 5 Jimbo101 Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 2572
Message from my 94-year-old Louisiana mom 6 Croney Jan 2017 Feb 2017 12 3620
How Baton Rouge-area homes might fare in hurricane's storm surge shown in new interactive map 0 Jimbo101 Feb 2017 Feb 2017 1 2620
John Bel Edwards to make case for special legislative session on budget 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1850
Louisiana colleges and universities bracing for cuts, shift of costs to students 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 2 1851
Louisiana judge who mysteriously surrendered string of cases takes medical leave 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 1795
Gov. John Bel Edwards isn't changing parties, and GOP says it wouldn't have him after odd rumors .. 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2046
Fallen officer Michael Louviere was war veteran, father of two, Westwego police chief says 0 fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2297
Large police presence on CCC might be related to search for suspect in officer killing (New Orleans) 0 fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 1813
'Jazz funeral for Lady Liberty' leads morning protest Jan. 20 (New Orleans) 0 fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 Jan 2017 2 1941
Louisiana woman gives up having children after birthing 14-pound baby 4 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 3450
Audits unveil new Jindal-era financial problems: misspent money, shoddy bookkeeping, lost property 3 Jimbo101 Jan 2017 Jan 2017 4 3430
LSU Health bracing for the possibility of mid-year cuts 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 1 2566
Houma man threatened to blow up Social Security building, police say 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 3163
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