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Speak of the House comments on Justice Department investigation
House Speaker Clay Schexnayder said, “We’re glad to see the United States Department of Justice has decided to…
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LLBC support the US Justice Department’s Civil Rights Investigation into the Louisiana State Police
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – In a press conference, The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) announced today that it would…
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Louisiana Progress Wraps Up Successful 2022 Legislative Session
BATON ROUGE, LA | June 9, 2022—On the heels of our success during the 2021 legislative session, which…
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Louisiana Secretary of State issues statements regarding passed legislation
BATON ROUGE, La. —Following the conclusion of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature earlier this week, Louisiana…
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Jim Beam column:Session was mixed blessing
By Jim Beam American Press The legislative session that just ended didn’t please everyone, but it’s one of the…
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Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus agrees with recent court ruling adding a minority-majority seat for the state
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC) agrees with and acknowledges the recent court ruling of redrawing…
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COVID surge in May was much milder than anticipated
The month of May saw a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases in St. John Parish, with a total…
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Habits to embrace for future gains
While the 1960 book “Psycho-Cybernetics” originally revealed the idea that it takes at least 21 days to form…
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The true definition of a friend
I often ask a person who is their best friend. The response is usually, “I have many friends.”…
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Misconceptions about hospice care
Between 1.3 million and 1.7 million patients in the U.S. were cared for annually through hospice services from 2009-2020. But many…