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Published on 11:29 GMT

Louisiana K-3 reading proficiency climbs 16.5 points during 2025-26 school year

Two-thirds of K-3 students finish the year reading on or above grade level Louisiana students in kindergarten through third grade posted strong reading gains during the 2025-2026 school year. Literacy screener results released last week by the Louisiana …

Source: The Richland Beacon-News - Louisiana - Pending
Published on 16:39 GMT

23 cases of 'explosive diarrhea' parasite in Louisiana, LDH reports. Here's what to know.

On Wednesday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that 23 cases, including one hospitalization, are being investigated in connection to cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. "Because many of these cases …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 09:16 GMT

Rejected for Oklahoma funding, an anti-abortion group helped rewrite state law

An out-of-state anti-abortion group successfully lobbied to change Oklahoma law after it was rejected for public funding from a program that encourages women to keep their unplanned pregnancies. Human Coalition is a Texas-based nonprofit that uses internet …

Source: KGOU - Oklahoma - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:27 GMT

Natchitoches Parish School District climbs to 16th in state LEAP rankings

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) -The Natchitoches Parish School District has moved from 43rd to 16th in Louisiana’s rankings of Parish performance in the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) test over the past five years, according to new state data …

Source: KALB - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 01:03 GMT

Is a Lake Charles recycling plant polluting the Calcasieu River? State and federal agencies are now investigating

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles recycling plant may be spilling scrap material into the Calcasieu River, and state and federal agencies say there is no permit authorizing it. 7News Investigates took a ride down the Calcasieu River near the …

Source: KPLC - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Jul 7, 2026

Louisiana Department of Insurance Continues Outreach to Policyholders with Damage from Tropical Storm Arthur

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) Consumer Advocacy team will join other agencies tomorrow at the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Slidell and Houma to assist residents who have questions about insurance following Tropical Storm Arthur. LDI …

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Published on Jul 8, 2026

Louisiana to tie tutoring vendor pay to student results

(The Center Square) — Louisiana is changing how tutoring companies are paid under one of the state’s main academic recovery programs, requiring contracts to tie part of vendor compensation to whether students actually improve. Beginning this school year, …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on 15:51 GMT

Mamou residents are arrested for DWI on water

By: ADAM EINCK LDWF In support of Operation Dry Water and in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Louisiana State Police (LSP), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters …

Source: Evangeline Today - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 07:35 GMT

Avoid LA 3132 West This Sunday: Overnight Roadwork Scheduled

Shreveport drivers might recall that back on June 28, LA 3132 westbound was set to be closed for improvements, but that work was forced to be postponed. In an alert from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, we have learned that work is now …

Source: 96.5 KVKI - Lousiana - Pending
Published on 14:14 GMT

Parish sees uptick in LEAP scores

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana students achieved the highest overall Mastery+ rate in state history, according to new assessment data released, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). Results from the 2026 Louisiana …

Source: Evangeline Today - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 12:17 GMT

LA 540 bridge in Claiborne Parish reopened

Got news? Email it to [email protected] HOMER, LA -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the LA 540 bridge over an unnamed waterway in the Town of Homer in Claiborne Parish has been reopened to traffic …

Source: Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Louisiana awarded $4.5 million in Brownfields Grants to advance community revitalization efforts across the state

14 BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is proud to announce that the state has been awarded a combined $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the 2026 Brownfields …

Source: Minden Press Herald - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 06:08 GMT

LDWF agents cite woman for illegally selling turtles in St. Landry Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a woman on June 12 for alleged illegal sale of turtles in St. Landry Parish. Agents cited Sydney P. Broussard, 32, of Eunice, for failing to abide by commission rules and …

Source: KATC 3 ABC - Louisiana - Pending
Published on 16:31 GMT

Appeals court upholds Beauregard man’s 60-year sentence for drug and weapon charges

Published 9:04 am Thursday, July 9, 2026 By Pamela Sleezer The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction and 60-year prison sentence for a Beauregard Parish man convicted last year on multiple counts of drug and firearm possession …

Source: Beauregard News - Louisiana - Pending
Published on 03:27 GMT

LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake to control salvinia

GRANT PARISH, LA. (KALB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish. The …

Source: KALB - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 03:46 GMT

LDWF Agents Seize Six Turtles From St. Landry Parish Home

EUNICE, La. — A 32-year-old Eunice woman was cited by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents on June 12 after investigators say she was selling native turtles online out of her St. Landry Parish home, according to LDWF. Agents cited Sydney P …

Source: 99.9 KTDY - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Glenbrook student elected Louisiana Boys State governor

2 A Glenbrook School student earned the highest elected office at this year’s Louisiana Boys State leadership program, representing the school among more than 200 high-achieving students from across the state. Franklin Bridwell was elected governor during …

Source: Minden Press Herald - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

The States Take the Wheel: A Roundup of Recent State Action on Psychedelics in the South

At some point over the course of each year, we like to take stock of where psychedelics stand — our own version of a trip around the sun. The story of the last 12 months is a bit more exciting. While the federal government has finally begun to stir, the …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Louisiana awared $4.5 million in brownfields grants

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) announced Louisiana has been awarded a combined $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the 2026 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment …

Source: KNOE - Louisiana - Pending

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 19:55 GMT

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to AR-15-Style Rifle Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case that could have implications for gun laws in Illinois and across the country. The Court announced this week that it will take up two challenges involving bans on certain semiautomatic …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he has joined two friend-of-the-court briefs to support religious liberty in two separate cases. The first brief supports Catholic preschools in Colorado that were barred by the state from receiving …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Founding Partner of Kimura London & White LLP William O. London Admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court

In a ceremony on June 18th in Washington, DC, William O. London was sworn in, making his admittance to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court official IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honored to stand among a …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

IAM, NFFE-IAM Joins Fight Against Proposed Veterans Benefit Cuts

The IAM and NFFE-IAM joined a broad coalition of labor unions, veterans’ organizations, and lawmakers in opposition to H.R. 9237, the so-called Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Led by U.S. Rep. Chris …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Lifted Made Welcomes White House Call for Federal Hemp Regulation, Urges Congress to Push Safety, Innovation, Certainty

Industry pioneer says responsible regulation—not prohibition—is the path forward for America's hemp economy LFTD Partners Inc. (OTCQB:LIFD) JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KENOSHA, Wis. — July 1, 2026 — …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

CeCe Winans Announces Return of Christmas with CeCe Winans for 2026 Holiday Season

West Coast Run Features Special Guests and Sisters Angie Winans & Debbie Winans NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 18-time GRAMMY® Award-winning icon CeCe Winans is bringing her acclaimed Christmas tour to the …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 14:08 GMT

memQ Named to Falling Walls Venture Top 100 Science Startups to Watch

CHICAGO, IL, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- memQ™, the industry leader in quantum networking solutions for distributed quantum computing, announced today that it has been named to the Falling Walls Venture Top 100 Science Startups to Watch, an …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

ICYMI: Sununu’s Visiting Swanky, Exclusive Clubs While Running for Senate

For immediate release: July 9, 2026 ICYMI: Sununu’s Visiting Swanky, Exclusive Clubs While Running for Senate In Case You Missed It, new reporting in the Daily Beast’s The Swamp newsletter points out that “John Sununu has been hitting up a series of swanky …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

Legible Raises $3.4M to Launch National Expansion

The Legible team executed a $3.4M raise to bring their best-in-class legislative data pipeline to regional and national government relations operators. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legible, the AI-native …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Smart City Solar Platform Solutions

A Versatile ESG-Compliant Infrastructure Platform SUGARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The term Smart Cities has been around for the better part of the last two decades. The concept of a smart city is desirable, but …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

ACLU of Massachusetts to Sponsor First Anniversary Show 'Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out' July 21 in Boston

Beloved Monthly Series Continues To Build Community Through Music, Conversation, and Collective Action BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ACLU of Massachusetts will sponsor a special anniversary edition of Which …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

COA Issues Updated Position Statement Calling for Patient-Centered Reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Updated Statement Calls for Greater 340B Transparency, Accountability, and Reforms to Ensure Discounts Benefit Vulnerable Patients as Congress Intended WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Housing Coalition Urges FHFA to Delay and Refine Condo Lending Policies to Preserve Affordability and Safety

Housing, lending, and community association organizations call for review of new condominium lending requirements. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community Associations Institute, together with the Community …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

New Report Tracks Texas' Education-to-Workforce Reforms

Texas 2036 releases analysis of landmark K-12 and higher education reforms as postsecondary credentials earned in high school surge 532% since 2018. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas has spent the better part of …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 13:44 GMT

Skoog-McKenney 'First Things First' — Water Must Be Priority for Next Governor

Skoog-McKenney Announce Essential Governing Priority Highlighting Executive Leadership Needed to Build Consensus and Make Kansas can THRIVE WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:00 am CT Standing …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Data Foundation Launches 'Evi,' an AI Assistant for the Evidence Act Hub

AI-powered tool turns thousands of pages of federal evidence documents into a searchable, citation-backed resource for researchers, policymakers and journalists WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

The Advocacy Circle Urges Parents to Review 504 Plan Implementation Before the New School Year

A 504 plan only works when someone owns it. Parents should confirm responsibilities before students fall through the cracks. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Advocacy Circle is reminding parents to review …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

Alona Lebedieva Presented a Study on Ukraine’s Integration into TEN-T at WCTR 2026

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 17th World Conference on Transport Research, one of the leading international conferences in the field of transport research, is taking place in Toulouse, France, from July 6 to 10. The event …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Tokyo Has No Second-Home Surcharge as New York's Pied-à-terre Tax Begins, Says Housing Japan

As New York taxes qualifying second homes, Housing Japan notes Tokyo has no pied-à-terre, vacancy, or non-resident tax: a factor for US investors. TOKYO, JAPAN, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City's new pied-à-terre surcharge …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Groundbreaking Book of Muslim Voices Reflecting on Visits to Israel pre-post-Oct 7

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will unveil a groundbreaking new book about reflections of Muslim leaders who traveled to Israel both …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 05:01 GMT

Air Force Officer and Scientist Jason Goins Joins Federal Innovators Network as VP of Strategic Growth in Washington DC

Jason Goins helps expand the cross-sector community for government innovators in the capital. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Goins, an Air Force officer and scientist, has joined the Federal Innovators …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:54 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Urges Caution as Warm Weather Forecasted Throughout the Week

BOSTON - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through Friday, July 10 due to the current weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period of time …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

F.L.E.O. Foundation Partners with Project Never Broken to Advance Officer Wellness and Honor Fallen Heroes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) and its associated F.L.E.O.A. Foundation today announced a partnership with Project Never Broken, a nonprofit dedicated to …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:11 GMT

Drone as a First Responder Programs Rapidly Transform Law Enforcement Response Nationwide

Drone as First Responder Programs Deliver Unprecedented Situational Awareness, Accelerate 911 Response, and Redefine Officer Safety for Agencies Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drone as a First …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

New Historical Thriller ‘The America Codes’ Explores Hidden Messages in the Declaration of Independence

A Novel Way to Tell a True Story: Author Alan W. Green blends fiction and pattern analysis in a book linking America’s founding to modern prophecies. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Kathryn Limbaugh, Widow of Rush Limbaugh, Attends Preliminary Hearing for the Charlie Kirk Assassination

PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, Widow of Rush Limbaugh, attends the preliminary hearing for the Charlie Kirk Assassination this week in Provo, Utah. Sitting alongside Erika Kirk, widow of …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Ausable Funds Celebrates 250 Years of American Exceptionalism

Veteran-owned firm encourages all Americans to maximize and exercise their God given rights MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ausable Funds International, LLC (“Ausable Funds”), a newly formed mutual fund company owned …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

The Monocle Restaurant Continues America 250 Summer Celebration with Independence Day Specials Extending Through July

Patriotic Dining Experience and Charitable Support for the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund Remain Strong Throughout Peak Summer Tourism Season WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Monocle Restaurant …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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