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Bipartisan Coalition Of Attorneys General File Lawsuits Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health Through Its Social Media Platforms

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 28, 2023

AG Jeff Landry, SG Liz Murrill fight to protect Louisiana children from addictive social media

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U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Louisiana And Missouri Initiated Big Tech Censorship Case

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 26, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari and will hear Louisiana and Missouri vs. Biden et al., offering an opportunity to present this landmark case and defend the First Amendment at the highest court in the land.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry Calls For Public Support To Provide Safer Schools On National Stop Bullying Day

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 13, 2023

Today is National Stop Bullying Day, and Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging parents and students to Know More About Bullying so they can recognize and stop bullying in schools.

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Gov. Edwards, DOTD Announce the Opening of the New I-10 West Flyover Ramp to MSY

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 5, 2023

On September 29, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) are announcing that the newly constructed I-10 west flyover ramp to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at Loyola Dr. in Kenner officially opened to traffic this morning at 7 a.m.

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Gov. Edwards and USFWS Director Martha Williams Celebrate Progress in Plugging Orphan Wells with Visit to Project Site

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 4, 2023

On September 28, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Martha Williams visited ongoing orphaned well site work that Louisiana is overseeing on behalf of the USFWS in the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge.

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Gov. Edwards Kicks Off Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 3, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the faculty and students of Crestworth Early Learning Center, East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent Sito Narcisse, and local leaders to announce the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library book gifting program.

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Gov. Edwards Announces Federal Approval of Emergency Declaration for Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Oct 2, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved his request for an Emergency Declaration due to the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry's Office Seeking Public Assistance Amid Cyber Crime Arrest

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 30, 2023

Attorney General Jeff Landry's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a West Monroe man for Possession of Sexual Abuse Images/Videos of Children and it is asking the public for assistance in its ongoing investigation.

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Gov. Edwards Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 28, 2023

On September 25, Governor John Bel Edwards submitted a request to President Joseph Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration as a result of the recent sea water (saltwater) intrusion in the lower Mississippi River region.

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Gov. Edwards Holds UCG for Updates on Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 27, 2023

On September 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards held a modified Unified Command Group (UCG) meeting in New Orleans for an update on the saltwater intrusion threat that continues to grow in the Lower Mississippi River region.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry Takes Legal Action To Block Death Row Clemency Hearings

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a lawsuit to block the Governor from short-circuiting the rules and procedures of the Board of Pardons.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry Delivers Major Victory For Louisiana: Court Halts Latest Biden Attack On American Energy

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

A Federal Judge has granted Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden Administration’s unlawful order that threatened an oil and gas lease sale on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico. Judge James Cain, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has ordered the federal government to proceed with Lease Sale 261.

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Gov. Edwards and Office of Conservation Declare Emergency for Calcasieu Parish Salt Cavern Operation

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 22, 2023

On September 20, the offices of Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation Monique M. Edwards announced they have made emergency declarations in response to concerns about the future stability of a salt cavern on the western side of the Sulphur Mines Salt Dome in Calcasieu Parish.

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Louisiana Reaches Lowest Unemployment Rate in History

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 19, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) announced that federal data shows Louisiana once again hit its lowest ever unemployment rate.

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Kennedy, Cruz, colleagues introduce Secure the Border Act

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Secure the Border Act of 2023 to end the border crisis by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address illegal immigration.

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Kennedy, Manchin introduce bipartisan Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act to end overseas meddling in U.S. litigation

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary committee, and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023 to stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in America’s courts.

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Cassidy Applauds Shell’s Decision to Remain in Louisiana

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today applauded Shell for its announcement that the company headquarters will remain in New Orleans.

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Cassidy Announces $5 Million for Louisiana Solid Waste Infrastructure from his Infrastructure Law

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will grant Louisiana $4,979,199.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for solid waste infrastructure.

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New Orleans doctor: 'that's our job: to ascertain 'what is an allergy?''

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 19, 2023

With ragweed season in full swing, there are options available to patients that can help alleviate allergy symptoms. Dr. Gregory Pippin of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said it's common for a patient with sinus issues to also have allergies.

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LSU Board of Supervisors Votes to Name Emergency Department after Gov. Edwards’ Mother

By Pelican State News Report | Sep 15, 2023

On September 8, 2023, the LSU Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to name the emergency department at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence the “Dora Jean Edwards Emergency Department” after Governor Edwards’ late mother.