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3 hrs ago | KLFY-TV Lafayette

Audit: DOE skipped steps in monitoring charters

A new audit says the state education department had gaps in its monitoring of the academic performance of Louisiana's charter schools.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Town Talk

Analysis: Louisiana Legislature may take action on tax breaks for movie production

Portions of the movie "My Own Lovesong" were shot at Lake Buhlow in Pineville in 2008.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Pineville, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Slidell, LA

Sat May 18, 2013

Modern Healthcare

Analysis shows funding gap for LSU hospital privatization deals

The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94% of the funding Louisiana Gov.

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Related Topix: Bobby Jindal, US Governors, Louisiana, Healthcare Law, Law

Politico

Jindal: IRS officials deserve prison

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will use a Saturday speech to Virginia Republicans to suggest the IRS officials who targeted conservative political organizations for scrutiny be sent to prison.

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

Fri May 17, 2013

The Times

Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month

Host Chenango Valley jumped out to a big lead with a six-run second inning and held on to beat... While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people who said they had a job fell by nearly 5,000. The jobless rate rose to 6.5 from 6.2 percent in March, though it remained below April ... (more)

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Thu May 16, 2013

Zachary Plainsman News

Jindal declares State of Emergency for rising levels of Mississippi River

On Wednesday, Governor Jindal declared a state of emergency to prepare for Mississippi River crests that are predicted to be well above flood stage.

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Related Topix: US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Bobby Jindal, State of Emergency, SouthPeak Games, Video Games, Flood, Natural Disasters, US Governors, Louisiana, Louisiana, MO

BayouBuzz.com

Why won't Jindal's LSU Board not allow Cerise's testify?

Which, of course, is exactly why Gov. Bobby Jindal 's LSU Board of Supervisors won't allow Cerise to testify.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Healthcare Law, Law

NOLA.com

Louisiana culture, people inspire many TV programs, but how much more can state provide?

Phil Robertson of A&E's 'Duck Dynasty' is part of a family that has made millions in a mail order duck call business.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Duck Dynasty, Entertainment, Television

Austinist

Please, Come Exploit Southerners For Your Reality TV Show

It's bluebonnets all over again. The New York Times has an expose on the Louisiana reality TV boom, where hits like Swamp People and Duck Dynasty , and a generous tax credit for film and TV productions in the state, have drawn producers, casting directors and network execs alike to the so-called Hollywood South.

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Wed May 15, 2013

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

DHH to crack down on nursing home evacuation plans

The state Department of Health and Hospitals is putting nursing homes on notice - if they have to evacuate a nursing home because the facility couldn't execute an emergency action plan, that home will be billed.

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KLFY-TV Lafayette

"I'm Cajun" bill passed, proceeds to support CODOFIL

New legislation allowing Louisianans to declare their Cajun lineage on their driver's licenses has been approved by the house committee on transportation, highways and public works.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Parishes Have Customized Community Recovery Resource Guide Available Online

As communities throughout the state plan for their future needs, they have a new way to find recovery resources.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Isaac

Tue May 14, 2013

BayouBuzz.com

Email reflects Jindal's, LAGOP fears of power losses

Hardly a day passes without the Republican leadership blasting a group called the Fiscal Hawks for it's own Louisiana budget fix.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat, Louisiana, US Governors

NOLA.com

Criminal record wouldn't bar adoption under bill OK'd by Senate committee

Louisianians with a criminal record wouldn't be barred from adopting children under a bill approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.

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The Times-Picayune

Gun advocates' poll contradicts earlier surveys, targets Mary Landrieu re-election

Defend Louisiana is a pro-Second Amendment initiative unveiled Monday, Jan. 28 by State Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Louisiana, 2012 Presidential Election, Guns

KLFY-TV Lafayette

DOTD announces lane closures on U.S. 90 for shoulder paving

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that on Monday, May 20, La.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Best of New Orleans

David Vitter's resurrection

U.S. Sen. David Vitter has been instrumental in strengthening the GOP's standing in the Louisiana Legislature with Republican majorities in both houses, which could help him if he runs for governor in 2015.

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Related Topix: US Politics, David Vitter, US News, US Senate, Republican, Bobby Jindal, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, Mary Landrieu, Louisiana

NOLA.com

Federal proposal for cutting safety-net money supports Louisiana...

A top Louisiana health agency official on Monday said a proposed federal rule cutting the money that funds the state's safety-net hospitals supports Gov.

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

KARD

Audit Report: Debit Card Misused in Village of Hodge

An audit released today by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office revealed a Hodge Police officer was arrested for using a village debit card for personal use.

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Breitbart.com

59 Congress Members Demand Hagel Explain Meeting with Anti-Christian Extremist

Monday morning, Congressmen Steve Scalise and John Fleming-both Republicans representing districts in Louisiana-sent a letter signed by 59 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Pentagon, demanding answers regarding Pentagon officials meeting with an anti-Christian extremist.

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Related Topix: Representative John Fleming, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Steve Scalise, Louisiana