The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) has reaccredited the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy (FETA). This reaccreditation increases the number of courses recognized by IFSAC to 40, the …
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LOUISIANA ADOPTS NEW DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN CIVICS EDUCATION
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has developed the Freedom Framework Diploma Endorsement, a new recognition for high school students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Approved today by the Louisiana Board of …
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Today, Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order instituting a hiring freeze for the executive branch of state government, with a goal of achieving an annualized $20 million in state …
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Northwestern State will host robotics and engineering camps this summer
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffNorthwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two STEM educational camps this summer for middle and high school students. Robotics and Engineering Camp – Junior will be May 27-29. …
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State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center a Zwolle, Louisiana man on charges of Aggravated Arson and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. On …
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Governor Jeff Landry Announces New Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry announced Bryan Adams will be the new Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). Replacing Bryan as the State Fire Marshal will be current Deputy …
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Louisiana Advocates Push for Refugee Aid in Capitol Hill Meetings
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Ella Armstrong and Caroline BurkLSU Manship School News Service New Orleans native Mary Baudouin trekked across Capitol Hill last week to the officesof the top Republicans from Louisiana—House Speaker …
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Governor Jeff Landry Issues Statement Following Resignation of the Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry issued the following statement following the resignation of OMV Commissioner Dan Casey. Governor Landry’s Statement: “I want to sincerely thank Dan Casey for stepping up …
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Governor Landry Joins President Trump to Announce Hyundai Motor Group Selects Louisiana as Site of First-of-its-Kind, $5.8 Billion Steel Manufacturing Facility
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Landry joined President Trump at the White House to announce Hyundai Steel Company (HSC) selected Louisiana as a first-of-its-kind steel manufacturing facility. It is expected to create 1,400 …
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Community College Week (CCW) 2025 is officially underway across Louisiana, with events taking place March 24–28 at all 12 colleges in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). In …