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$2.7 Billion: New Report Details UL Lafayette's Impact On State Economy

Jun 05, 2023 07:11PM ● By Press Release

UL Lafayette has huge economic impact on the state says report...

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Louisiana: 10 Million in State Tax Refunds Headed For Unclaimed Property Department

Aug 04, 2021 10:21AM ● By News Desk

Thousands of LA taxpayers have until Sept. 15 to claim more than $10 million in income tax refunds, or the money will be turned over to the state’s unclaimed property program...

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LT Gov. Billy Nungesser Blasts New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell - Personal Agenda Over State Tourism

Dec 15, 2020 02:01PM ● By News Desk

Mayor Cantrell wants no part of Lauren Daigle or worldwide exposure for New Orleans or Louisiana... Actions Thwart Plans to Move Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration.

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Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Hurricane Damage

Aug 29, 2020 03:51PM ● By Press Release

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Damage from Hurricane Laura...

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Sean Grebinger Dead From Apparent Suicide In Brazilian Prison

Feb 21, 2020 12:30PM ● By News Desk

Sean Karl Grebinger (48), the man awaiting extradition to Lafayette, Louisiana, was found dead Thursday night from an apparent suicide in his Brazilian prison cell...

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Louisiana Republican Legislators Hope to Find Common Ground With Democratic Governor

Feb 11, 2020 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Though they hold large Republican majorities, Louisiana legislative leaders on Tuesday pledged to address difficult issues with legislation the Democratic governor would be willing to sign...

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Louisiana Republicans To Lead State Senate Money Committees

Jan 19, 2020 04:08PM ● By News Desk

Republicans will chair 12 of the 17 standing committees in the Louisiana state Senate for the 2020-2024 term, including the two committees that have the most control of taxpayer dollars...

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Lafayette Man Cited for Deer Hunting Violations in Vermilion Parish

Jan 16, 2020 03:00PM ● By News Desk

LDWF Agents cited Scott Dailey, 39, of Lafayette for failing to comply with deer tagging regulations and failing to comply with deer harvest validation regulations.

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California Judge Temporarily Blocks Ban On Alligator Products

Dec 29, 2019 06:36PM ● By News Desk

A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of that state’s effort to ban the sale and importation of alligator and crocodile products...

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Louisiana Governor and State Treasurer at Odds Over Spending Unclaimed Money

Dec 26, 2019 01:04PM ● By Staff Writer

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and State Treasurer John Schroder are in a dispute over whether state government can spend money that belongs to people who haven’t claimed it yet...

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Louisiana: Former Navy Petty Officer Sentenced To 8 Years On Child Pornography Charges

Dec 19, 2019 11:37AM ● By News Desk

To report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity to Tip Line -866-DHS-2-ICE. OR National Center for Missing & Exploited Children its toll-free 24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST

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Citing Education Needs, Louisiana Gov. Edwards To Oppose Any Efforts To Cut Taxes In 2020

Dec 18, 2019 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards next year plans to oppose possible efforts to cut taxes so the state can afford to spend more money on education, the governor said Wednesday...

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11 Arraigned In Drug-Trafficking Ring Involving UPS Employees

Dec 18, 2019 12:20PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

After a multi-year investigation, Homeland Security agents interdicted a 12.6 pound package of marijuana in Shreveport on its way to North Carolina...

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ACEC: LOUISIANA 2019 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

Dec 16, 2019 12:45PM

Thirteen engineering projects performed by Louisiana-based engineering firms have been awarded 2019 Engineering Excellence Awards...

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LA AG Files Lawsuit Challenging California's Law Prohibiting Importation and Sale of Alligator Products

Dec 16, 2019 11:28AM ● By News Desk

LA Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Office has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California Law that bans the importation and sale of alligator products derived from the reptile...

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