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Louisiana bill would redefine gas as ‘green’ amid Trump energy push

Critics of the plan say that there’s nothing green about fossil fuel production

The Independent UK

CVS Under Investigation for Using Customer Data in Political Texts, Says Louisiana AG

Louisiana AG investigates CVS for allegedly misusing customer data in political texts opposing pharmacy bill.

International Business Times

Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution and racial disparity research

A Tulane University researcher has resigned, citing censorship from university leaders

The Independent UK

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Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men

The sheriff who oversees the New Orleans jail where 10 men escaped last week says defective locks were a key factor in the jailbreak

The Independent UK

Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates escalates as seven remain at large

Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned that the fugitives are dangerous but also urged the public ‘not to panic’

The Independent UK

Louisiana plant at the center of an environmental justice fight halts operations

A petrochemical plant in Louisiana accused of increasing cancer risks for a majority Black community has indefinitely suspended its operations in part due to the high cost of reducing toxic pollution

The Independent UK

A massive coastal restoration project is in peril amid claims Louisiana concealed a critical report

An ambitious project to restore a rapidly vanishing stretch of Louisiana coast devastated by the 2010 Gulf oil spill has been thrown deeper into disarray amid claims by Gov. Jeff Landry that his predecessor concealed an unfavorable study that could imperil the $3 billion effort

The Independent UK

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Louisianans Overwhelmingly Reject Gov. Jeff Landry's Amendments

Voters said no to constitutional amendments on juvenile justice, government spending, and more.

Reason

At the Races: Open all night - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including special elections and Cory Booker.

Roll Call

Louisiana voters reject constitutional amendments championed by Republican governor

Louisiana voters soundly rejected four constitutional amendments championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry related to crime, courts and finances

The Independent UK

Supreme Court seems divided over Louisiana case of congressional map with 2 Black majority seats

The Supreme Court seems closely divided over a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map, which added a second Black majority district

The Independent UK

Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to a felony in historic abortion case

A Louisiana woman has pleaded not guilty to a felony after allegedly getting abortion pills from a New York doctor and giving them to her teenage daughter to terminate a pregnancy

The Independent UK

America’s next killing spree: 10 days, five states, six death-row prisoners set to die

Desolate spectacle of executions ramps up as the landscape of states’ laws on capital punishment is as riven as the US itself

The Guardian - US

Nitrogen gas is banned in Louisiana to euthanize dogs. The state plans to use it to kill a death row inmate next month

‘This is a state that hasn't executed anybody in 15 years, and suddenly there’s this rush to kill,’ Jessie Hoffman’s attorney told The Independent

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Louisiana’s oldest death row inmate dies 3 weeks before he was to be state’s first execution in 15 years

“Give me a little time,” Christopher Sepulvado’s ex, who also served time for her son’s murder, told The Independent. “I’m not ready to comment yet.”

The Guardian - US

‘It is going to be terrible’: a senior in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ prepares for Trump’s dismantling of hard-won environmental progress

Robert Taylor recently lost his wife to a long-term illness he linked to chemicals produced by a nearby plant, and now the Trump administration is preparing to scrap pollution reforms in the area

The Independent UK

New York refuses Louisiana's extradition request for doctor charged with prescribing abortion pills

New York has rejected a request from Louisiana to extradite a doctor who was charged with prescribing abortion pills to a pregnant minor in the Deep South state

The Independent UK

Louisiana seeks to resume executions imminently after a 15-year pause

Louisiana will seek to resume carrying out death sentences in the coming months after a 15-year pause, this time using nitrogen gas as the execution method

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Louisiana coerced unhoused people into an unheated warehouse – and paid $17.5m for it

Dozens of New Orleanians were bused to a site with insufficient heating and blankets days before the city is to host the Super Bowl

Reason

"Judge Orders LSU to Reinstate Law Professor Sidelined for Political Comments"

From Louisiana Illuminator (Piper Hutchinson), reporting on this short restraining order: A state judge has [temporarily] ordered LSU to allow… The post "Judge Orders LSU to Reinstate Law Professor Sidelined for Political Comments" appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9

The Independent UK

Sledding on boogie boards, ice hockey on Canal Street: The Gulf Coast embraces a rare snow day

When the sun rose on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, palm trees were dusted with snow, waves crashed on icy beaches, and overjoyed Southerners grabbed whatever would slide and headed for the closest hill

Latin Times

Louisiana Will Fly MAGA Flag Over Governor's Mansion to 'Celebrate' Trump's Inauguration On Monday

Along with the American flag, Louisiana will fly the "Make America Great Again" flag over the governor's mansion for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday

Latin Times

Trump Nominee Kristi Noem Suggests During Hearing That Superbowl Could Be Targeted By Terrorists

Noem said the government needs to provide assurances to Governor Jeff Landry that the event will be safe following the terrorist attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem hearing delay could cause security concerns for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, governor says

South Dakota Governor needs to be in place as soon as possible to oversee safety arrangments for New Orleans events in wake of New Year’s Day terror attack, Jeff Landry argues

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