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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

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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

Louisianans Overwhelmingly Reject Gov. Jeff Landry's Amendments

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

‘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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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

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"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

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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

The Independent UK

Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits

The Independent UK

New Orleans moves homeless out of sight ahead of Super Bowl

People have been removed under threat of arrest and many relocated many to a warehouse facility ahead of the Super Bowl

Roll Call

Kristi Noem largely glides unnoticed amid other Trump picks - Roll Call

Homeland Security secretary pick Kristi Noem may face questions on her experience with national security at a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

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New Orleans Truck Attack Claims Lives Of 14 Victims

Tragic incident in New Orleans during New Year's celebrations claims 14 lives, with victims from the U.S. and Great Britain. Governor declares mourning period.

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