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3 hrs ago | Log Cabin Democrat

Editorial: Obamacare

In a bold move for Southern Democrats up for re-election next year in the U.S. Senate, they are embracing their support for the Affordable Care Act instead of trying to turn voters' attention to other issues.

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Related Topix: US News, 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mark Pryor, Louisiana, Opinion

Mon Jun 17, 2013

KARD

I-20 Economic Development Commission Under Investigation

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office is taking a close look at the I-20 Economic Development Commission.

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The Advocate

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The Louisiana Legislature directed the state's health agency to seek permission to go outside federal rules to provide more financial stability in Louisiana's health insurance program for the poor.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Louisiana, Health Insurance, Health, Medicaid, Medicare

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The News-Star

UL System kicks off online degree program

If you're age 25 to 64 living in Louisiana and have at least an associate degree, you're among a fairly rare group.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

NOLA.com

Louisiana needs to better prepare high school graduates for college and work: John White

Over the past decade alone, graduation rates in Louisiana high schools have increased by more than 11 percentage points.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Education Etc., Opinion

WWL-TV New Orleans

How to get your toll tag refund now

As of Friday evening, toll tag customers wanting refunds will no longer contact the Crescent City Connection, but instead the State of Louisiana's Treasury Department, according to a news release from the DOTD.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana

Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Daily Advertiser

Eight constitutional changes backed by lawmakers

Louisiana lawmakers are proposing eight new changes to the state constitution following their regular session, including new protections from steep budget cuts for certain health care providers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicaid, Health

NOLA.com

Plaquemines Parish's main western thoroughfare, swamped by...

Louisiana 23 near Ironton in Plaquemines Parish on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Hurricane Isaac made landfall on Aug. 28. (David Grunfled, NOLA.com A section of western Plaquemines Parish 's main thoroughfare, which was inundated by Hurricane Isaac floodwater last August and September, is getting raised about 2 feet to improve the evacuation route for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Isaac

The Advocate

Seven selected for Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame

The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation will induct seven people, including three from the Baton Rouge area and one from Lafayette, into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame in ceremonies July 12 at the prison museum and in Baton Rouge.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Prison, State Prisons, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Baton Rouge, LA

KLAX

State Police Concludes Operations at Site of Fatal Industrial Incident

The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit has concluded operations at the site of yesterday's fatal industrial incident at the Williams Olefins facility in Ascension Parish.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Environmental Law, Law, OSHA

KARD

First Phase of Louisville Avenue Bridge Repairs at Halfway Point

Louisiana DOTD is giving an update on the ongoing repairs to the Louisville Avenue Bridge.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

The News-Star

Region's health topic of discussion

Mike Stagg of Forward Louisiana discusses the implications of the refusal of Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Legislature to allow Louisiana to participate in the Medicaid expansion component of the Affordable Care Act.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana, US Governors, Healthcare Law, Law, Monroe, LA

The Times

DPSB auditor reviews financial review process

"Good communication" is a big part of an annual audit, and any employee or member can pass on concerns during the review process, the DeSoto Parish School Board's external auditor told board members tonight.

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WHP-TV Harrisburg

1 killed, several injured in Louisiana chemical plant explosion

Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 8:00 PM on 6/13, issued at 12:44 PM Abbottstown, PA Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 8:00 AM on 6/14, issued at 10:21 AM Nuremberg, PA Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 6:00 AM on 6/14, issued at 3:59 AM Bally, PA -- A plume of thick smoke rose over a Louisiana chemical plant Thursday ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Republican, US House of Representatives, Explosion, Fire

Nanaimo Daily News

US Official: At least 30 taken to hospitals after explosion, fire at Louisiana ...

Ambulances and helicopters took at least 30 people from a burning chemical plant after an explosion Thursday in Louisiana, officials said.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Louisiana, Fire, Williams Companies, Energy, Oil & Gas

WHAS11

Video and Photos: Louisiana plant explodes, catches fire

A mid-morning explosion and fire rocked the Williams Geismar Olefine chemical plant in Geismar Thursday, injuring several while forcing the shutdown of Louisiana highways.

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BayouBuzz.com

Don't eat Senator Landrieu's fudge on Jindal's, legislature's nay to Obamacare

With the necessity of an election now less than a year-and-a-half away, Sen. Mary Landrieu knows her reelection chances are most imperiled by hers being the decisive vote for the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as "Obamacare."

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Bill Cassidy

Wed Jun 12, 2013

WWL-TV New Orleans

DOTD begins removing toll booths on CCC

Crews are gearing up to begin the process of removing the toll booth after voters decided to end tolls on the CCC.

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Crowley Post Signal

DOTD studying La. 70 detour route near Assumption Parish Sinkhole

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a feasibility study has been initiated to identify a possible detour route for La.

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WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Thieves use vehicle to smash and grab ATM from OMV

Louisiana State Police deputies are looking for suspects who drove through a glass wall and stole an ATM from the Hammond Office of Motor Vehicles.

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