By Anna PuleoLSU Manship School News Service The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted 4-3 on Wednesday toadvance a health and nutrition bill that would restrict artificial additives in school …
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26,935 Louisiana citizens stepped up to clean up a record 514 tons of litter in all 64 parishes during Love the Boot Week
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are pleased to announce 26,935 individuals volunteered a total of 81,852 hours at over 1,408 events, removing a record 514 tons of litter in all …
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Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the LSU Enterprise
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe LSU Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr. David Guzick as its new Chief Research Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Dr. Guzick previously served as Chancellor of LSU Health …
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Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Bill to Close Loopholes in Child Abuse Investigations at Early Learning Centers
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy: Grace ThompsonLSU Manship School News Service The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has advanced legislation aimed at strengthening oversight of early learning centers and closing critical gaps in …
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Gov. Landry and Insurance Commissioner Temple Clash Over Fixes to Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Avery SamsLSU Manship School News Service A high-profile rift between Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has erupted into public view, intensifying one of the most …
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LOUISIANA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLouisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley has formally certified the state’s opposition to discriminatory and divisive practices in K-12 schools. Dr. Brumley today signed an assurance from the U.S. …
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Governor Jeff Landry Establishes Commission to Create Memorial Honoring Victims of January 1 Terrorist Attack
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order establishing the French Quarter Terrorism Attack Memorial Commission, a dedicated body tasked with recommending and facilitating the creation of a permanent memorial to …
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House Education Committee Advances Bills to Expand and Update TOPS Scholarship Program
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Anna PuleoLSU Manship School News Service The Louisiana House Education Committee on Wednesday advanced two significant pieces of legislation aimed at updating and expanding the Taylor Opportunity Program for …
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La. Guard’s ‘Tiger Brigade’ holds deployment ceremony ahead of overseas mission
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – Approximately 700 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the “Tiger Brigade,” …
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Governor Landry Announces New Secretary of Louisiana Department of Health
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Bruce Greenstein will become Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. “With his deep understanding of healthcare systems, from Medicaid to post-acute care, Bruce …