Mel Bridges
Reporter, Louisiana Radio NetworkReporter, Louisiana Radio Network
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The bill's author explains that having military veterans serving as school resource officers (SROs) not only addresses the shortage in SROs but also puts more police officers back on the streets to fight crime.
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Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry cautions that data centers are no panacea to the myriad issues which plague the state, but also wants to be clear he is not attacking the power companies or the industry, only providing consumers with valuable information to better navigate the issue.
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The United Cajun Navy (UCN) activated its “Saw It, Report It” system, allowing people to quickly submit tips through their smartphones, as the UCN team helps out in Tucson, Ariz. The group's incident commander says, “Feel free to reach out to us, if you know where Nancy is."
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The USDA announced that the list of banned items varies by state, and will affect roughly 14 million people in the 18 states granted the SNAP food-choice waivers; nearly all of those states have GOP-controlled governments.
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Louisiana is one of ten states to provide a full voter registration list at this time.So far, the DOJ has sued 23 states and the District of Columbia for failing to provide their respective lists.
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This La. Army National Guard (LANG) deployment to New Orleans becomes the second deployment underway at the same time in the city. The two-month long immigration crackdown, launched by Homeland Security, known as "Operation Catahoula Crunch" started Dec. 3, 2025.
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La. Attorney General Liz Murrill's message: If your child has access to the internet, a pedophile has access to your child. She urges parents to stay vigilant and stay involved in your child's online activities.
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A new report concludes an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Louisiana's newly-redrawn congressional map, could allow the GOP to gain 19 congressional seats and roughly 200 state legislative seats in the South.
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Researchers found that physical violence has dropped slightly for men, while women continue to face higher risks of sexual and intimate partner violence in Louisiana.
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