Louisiana is working to make good on its commitment to responsibly reduce the time students spend taking state tests. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced changes to grade 3-8 social studies …
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is updating its Freedom Framework social studies standards to reflect President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Following a recommendation from Louisiana State Superintendent of …
By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs The Louisiana National Guard’s State Medical Command, 756th Medical Company Area Support (139th Regional Support Group), 199th Brigade Support Battalion (256 Infantry Brigade …
Today, Governor Landry signed an Executive Order that prohibits automatic extensions of state leased buildings. All agency heads will now be required to send justification for extensions, amendments, or new …
Homer – On February 27, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 2 near Bella-Vista Road. The crash …
Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, has welcomed ten chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, following the National Institutes of Health’s decision in late 2024 …
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor are pleased to share that the Litter Free Louisiana Youth Activity Book, designed by Innovative Advertising, won a Gold Addy …
Today, Governor Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Czar, Steve Orlando, announced a partnership between the Governor’s Fiscal Responsibility Program and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The partnership aims to identify / drive efficiencies, waste reduction and cost …
Gov. Jeff Landry visited Northwestern State University Tuesday to meet with community officials, legislators and leaders in business, industry, education and economic development to address the pending closure of the …
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March, joining the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG) and the National …
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