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Louisiana House passes bill that would eliminate DEI programs
The Louisiana House Monday night passed a controversial bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, ...
Community leaders rally against proposed cuts to LIHEAP funding
SMILE Community Action group in Lafayette is in Baton Rouge to advocate for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which is at risk of being cut under President Trump’s ...
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Lafayette has southwest La.'s only Level II Trauma Center: How it inspired a former patient.
Lafayette General is the only Level II Trauma Center in southwest Louisiana, serving patients from Baton Rouge to Beaumont.
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Advocates urge Louisiana lawmakers to restore $9M cut from early education
The ask comes as lawmakers seek funding for teacher stipends and the state's new LA GATOR program, which is slated to receive ...
Louisiana House passes bill to prohibit DEI offices, training in state agencies, colleges
House Bill 685 would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, training and hiring policies in state agencies and public colleges.
Louisiana House advances bill to limit appeals of convictions
House Bill 675, by Rep. Brian Glorioso, R-Pearl River, would limit when and how incarcerated people can appeal convictions.