Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) held its third Power Line WorkerRodeo on May 15, 2025, at the Shreveport campus. The event celebrated the accomplishmentsof the graduating class by showcasing …
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By Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – In a formal change of command ceremony steeped in military tradition, the Louisiana National Guard’s …
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SCILS HOSTS ANNUAL MINI SUMMIT TO IMPROVE STEM IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center recently hosted its annual Mini Summit, bringing together students, educators, and community leaders to celebrate a year of STEM achievement across Northeast Louisiana. The …
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Governor Jeff Landry Issues Executive Order Following Major Security Breach at Orleans Parish Correctional Facility
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Landry issued an executive order, mandating an immediate and aggressive response across multiple state agencies to address a major breach at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility (OPCF). With …
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Governor Jeff Landry Partners with President Donald Trump to Launch “Operation GEAUX”
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry joined Deputy Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Madison Sheahan, ICE Principal Legal Advisor Charlie Wall, and a team of other patriots to announce a …
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Sweeping Insurance Bill Advances Through The Senate Insurance Committee
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Quinn MarceauxLSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE–-A sweeping insurance bill advanced through the Senate Insurance Committeeon Wednesday, though tensions flared over a controversial part that would expand the …
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Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to increase oversight of regulatory state
by Randy Brownby Randy BrownBy Nolan McKendry|The Center SquareAs Louisiana’s legislative session continues, lawmakers are considering multiple bills aimed at increasing oversight of regulatory actions and tightening the rules for how taxpayer money is …
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Louisiana House Committee Advances Balanced $49.4 Billion Budget, Preserves Teacher Stipends Without Raising Taxes
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Quinn MarceauxLSU Manship School News Service The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $49.4 billion state budgetMonday that funds $2,000 teacher stipends for next year, closes a nearly $200 million …
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LA TECH’S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY EARN AACSB REACCREDITATION, REMAIN AMONG TOP 6% WORLDWIDE
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLouisiana Tech University’s College of Business and School of Accountancy have been extended accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International — widely considered the gold standard …
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Louisiana House Approves Income Tax Cut Plan, Tied to Voter-Backed Constitutional Amendment
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Quinn MarceauxLSU Manship School News Service The House of Representatives voted 86-13 Wednesday to approve abill that might further cut the state’s new flat individual income tax rate and …