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Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks: A bill being considered in the Louisiana legislature was proposed by a local Republican lawmaker.
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Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks
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New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting: Twelve people were shot outside a New Orleans nightclub.
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New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos': The Louisiana Republican responds to Greene's threats of a motion to vacate and says it could harm ...
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Mike Johnson Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene May Cause 'Chaos'
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS diagnosis
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Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS ...
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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing ...
Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
  • Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.

  • The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.

  • Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.

  • Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’ 
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want ...
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In latest attack on ‘critical race theory,' Louisiana GOP tries to limit school lessons on racism
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In latest attack on ‘critical race theory,' Louisiana GOP tries to limit ...
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
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Republican AGs attack Biden’s EPA for pursuing environmental ...
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Trudeau says foreign states tried "to interfere," but elections "were decided by Canadians"
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Trudeau says foreign states tried "to interfere," but elections ...
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Go ahead, take the Baton Rouge Nature Challenge. There's a new app to help you.: Remember when Pokémon Go mania had people exploring the outdoors in search of ...
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Go ahead, take the Baton Rouge Nature Challenge. There's a new app to help ...
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Two people killed including child and 22 wounded in weekend US mass shootings: An eight-year-old girl was shot outside a family party in Chicago ...
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Two people killed including child and 22 wounded in weekend US mass ...
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Bill aimed at protecting same-sex marriage in Louisiana dies in committee: Despite pleas from the LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have ...
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Bill aimed at protecting same-sex marriage in Louisiana dies in committee
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Since abortion ban, Louisiana's pregnant patients face riskier procedures, delayed care
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Since abortion ban, Louisiana's pregnant patients face riskier procedures ...
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Donald Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy 'disloyal' and a 'total flake': WASHINGTON – Donald Trump called Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy "disloyal" and ...
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Donald Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy 'disloyal' and a 'total flake'
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle: A bill that that would effectively bar transgender people in Louisiana from using restrooms ...
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Louisiana’s transgender ‘bathroom bill’ clears first hurdle
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| Montreal Gazette: "Radical legislators protected a Civil War-era total abortion ban that jails doctors, strips women of our bodily autonomy and puts our lives ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Louisiana hair braiders, florists, could see looser rules under House bills: After years of complaints about onerous licensing requirements for florists ...
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Louisiana hair braiders, florists, could see looser rules under House ...
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After more than 10 years on Government Street, Louisiana Key Academy is moving: After more than a decade on Government Street, Louisiana Key Academy is moving ...
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After more than 10 years on Government Street, Louisiana Key Academy is ...
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How to stop a state from sinking: Louisiana’s southwestern coastline faces some of the most severe climate predictions in the US. Can a government-led project ...
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How to stop a state from sinking
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Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law: Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Senate has advanced a bill that would empower state and local law ...
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Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law
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Police drone helps catch suspects, seize guns near Spanish Town: Some aerial support helped Baton Rouge Police arrest two men near Spanish Town on Tuesday night.
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Police drone helps catch suspects, seize guns near Spanish Town
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Commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warns of escalation danger in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
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Commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warns of escalation danger in ...
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Clancy DuBos: Tell lawmakers not to gut Louisiana public records laws: If the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, Louisiana citizens may soon have neither ...
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Clancy DuBos: Tell lawmakers not to gut Louisiana public records laws
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Where is Jennifer Pan's father Huei Hann Pan today?: Jennifer Pan is currently serving a life sentence for the attempted murder of her father, Huei Hann Pan ...
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Where is Jennifer Pan's father Huei Hann Pan today?
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Neither of Baton Rouge's jails want to house 17-year-olds. Where will they go?: A new law that will treat all 17-year-olds charged with crimes as adults has ...
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Neither of Baton Rouge's jails want to house 17-year-olds ...
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Judges urge UK government to halt arms sales to Israel: Rishi Sunak is one of many world leaders under pressure to reassess his government's support for ...
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Judges urge UK government to halt arms sales to Israel
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Powerball player just misses nearly $1 billion jackpot — but still wins big in Louisiana
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Powerball player just misses nearly $1 billion jackpot — but still wins ...
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Louisiana advances bill to allow local authorities to enforce immigration laws : Bill, which passed the state senate and must still pass the house ...
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Louisiana advances bill to allow local authorities to enforce immigration ...
Quick Glance: Louisiana Advances Bill for Local Border Enforcement
  • Louisiana's Republican-controlled senate passed a bill that would allow state and local authorities to arrest and jail individuals who entered the US illegally in the state.

  • Supporters argue Louisiana has the right to defend the nation, while opponents claim the bill is unconstitutional and will fuel negative rhetoric towards migrants.

  • Similarly to other Republican states, Louisiana has been advancing tougher immigration enforcement measures, including creating the crime of illegal entry or re-entry into Louisiana.

  • The bill proposes penalties of up to a year in prison and a $4,000 fine for a first offense, and up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for a second offense. It would also authorize an interstate compact with Texas and other states for border security efforts.
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Louisiana House passes transgender 'bathroom bill.' It now heads to the Senate.: The bill would effectively ban transgender people from using school bathrooms ...
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Louisiana House passes transgender 'bathroom bill.' It now heads to the ...
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LeBron James' triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place: LeBron James finishes with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists as the Lakers rout the Pelicans ...
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LeBron James' triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place
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Gov. Jeff Landry wants athletes to lose scholarships for avoiding national anthem after LSU controversy
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Gov. Jeff Landry wants athletes to lose scholarships for avoiding national ...
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Florida abortion ban upheld by court, but voters will soon have a say - National | Globalnews.ca
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Florida abortion ban upheld by court, but voters will soon have a say - ...
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Carbon Capture Could Be a New Way to Greenwash Fossil Fuels in Louisiana: Critics argue that using carbon capture as a transition technology will divert billions ...
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Carbon Capture Could Be a New Way to Greenwash Fossil Fuels in Louisiana