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New initiative aimed at helping Louisiana military members thrive after service
Louisiana launched a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military members thrive in Louisiana after their service ends. The organization will help service members connect with opportunities to secure their future in Louisiana.
Lottery for black bear hunting permits opens Thursday
BATON ROUGE - Though the 2024 bear hunting season doesn't open until December, the lottery to obtain a permit to participate opens Thursday. The lottery will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 25, allowing hunters to earn one of only ten permits. Lottery applicants can submit applications through the Department...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Ice Industries to establish roll forming facility for solar industry
Ice Industries Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in early 2025, initially focused on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic solar panels that First Solar Inc. expects to start manufacturing in New Iberia in the second half of 2025.
Juvenile justice reform advocates hold town hall on recent state law changes
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—Proponents of juvenile justice reform met with youth and their families to discuss recent changes to state law regarding juvenile offenders and decry what they view as the rolling back of progress in Louisiana. The meeting’s purpose was to spread awareness of changes impacting how juvenile offenders...
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