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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

News from February 2025

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Traffic shift scheduled for February 22 on Baton Rouge's I-12 West

By Pelican State News | Feb 18, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a traffic shift on I-12 westbound, set to commence at 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 22.

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5 H-1B petitions filed by Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry in Louisiana in 2024

By Pelican State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Louisiana submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Economist: Credit card bill opposed by LA bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’

By Pelican State News Service | Feb 14, 2025

An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.

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Traffic changes planned for Baton Rouge's I-12 westbound starting February 22

By Pelican State News | Feb 13, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a significant change in traffic patterns on I-12 westbound, effective from 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 22.

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Louisiana urges cautious driving amid rainy weather events

By Pelican State News | Feb 13, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has issued a reminder to drivers to exercise caution during rainy weather, emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices in such conditions.

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Harvey Tunnel to close overnight for utility work

By Pelican State News | Feb 12, 2025

The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a full overnight closure of the US 90 BUS Harvey Tunnel for utility work.

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La. 106 rehabilitation project set to begin in Evangeline Parish

By Pelican State News | Feb 11, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a $12.6 million rehabilitation project on La. 106, also known as St. Landry Highway, from U.S. 167 to the Avoyelles Parish line in Evangeline Parish.

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DOTD announces road closures in Lafayette Parish for girder repairs

By Pelican State News | Feb 11, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced upcoming closures on Interstate 49 northbound and the right lane of Interstate 10 eastbound in Lafayette Parish.

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Closure of La. 352 postponed due to weather forecast

By Pelican State News | Feb 11, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a postponement in the planned closure of La. 352 at Cotton Gin Road in St. Martin Parish due to forecasted weather conditions.

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by LA bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Pelican State News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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Louisiana announces $4.73 million preservation project on Smede Highway

By Pelican State News | Feb 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a construction project on La. 92-1, also known as Smede Highway, in St. Martin Parish.

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Two men arrested following theft at LDAF Plainview Tower

By Pelican State News | Feb 10, 2025

On January 31, personnel from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) reported a theft at the LDAF Plainview Tower building in Rapides Parish.

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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Pelican State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pelican State News shows that Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Traffic shift announced for LA 1026 widening and roundabout project

By Pelican State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a traffic shift related to the ongoing LA 1026 widening and roundabout project at US 190 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.

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Crescent City Connection lighting project completed; LED lights now illuminate New Orleans skyline

By Pelican State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has completed the $23 million Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project.

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Louisiana proposes revisions to commercial feed regulations

By Pelican State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to revise the Commercial Feed rules and regulations.

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Louisiana inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024

By Pelican State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Louisiana Secretary of State Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Pelican State News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Louisiana Secretary of State on February 5, 2025, by us at Pelican State News.

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Louisiana boosts highway cleanup with additional funding

By Pelican State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced progress in its litter cleanup initiative, supported by an additional $3 million from the Louisiana Legislature.

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Interstate closure scheduled for girder repair in Lafayette Parish

By Pelican State News | Feb 4, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a closure of Interstate 49 northbound at the intersection with Interstate 10 in Lafayette Parish.