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Meta hides data center info as it pushes more risks to Entergy’s customers

Despite last Wednesday's procedural setback, the PSC's final decision on all these new gas plants is not scheduled to take place until December 16th. "The fight isn’t over, writes Paul Arbaje, as he outlines the substance of Meta's proposal and why it’s a risky proposition for Louisiana ratepayers.
by Paul Arbaje, The Equation August 18, 2026 Updated August 17, 2026

Louisiana and Alabama map battles renew voting rights fight after 61 years

Advocates celebrated the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, even after Supreme Court rulings gutted key federal protections and threw Southern congressional maps into chaos.
by Ralph Chapoco - Louisiana Illuminator Ralph August 14, 2026 Updated August 13, 2026

Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression

Act 141 aims to protect Louisiana educators by removing students who assault school employees.
by Julienne Louis-Anderson August 6, 2026 Updated August 5, 2026

Louisiana has waited three years for computer update to move the state beyond clunky old expungement process

by Bernard Smith August 5, 2026 Updated August 4, 2026

Cuts to Louisiana food stamps lead to hunger: 10 facts

More than 888,000 Louisiana residents struggle with hunger as SNAP cuts and reduced federal funding place growing pressure on families, seniors, people with disabilities and food banks.
by Bill Quigley August 4, 2026 Updated August 3, 2026
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Louisiana’s Obamacare drop rate among the nation’s largest

A quarter of Louisiana's marketplace enrollees from 2025 no longer have coverage in 2026.
by Shalina Chatlani, Stateline July 31, 2026 Updated July 31, 2026

‘Somebody’s life is at stake’ — Louisiana advocates push for fair, representative juries

Glenn Davis instinctively connected his predominantly white jury and his wrongful verdict. His instincts are supported by jury-deliberation studies, which shows that non-diverse juries like his err more often.
by Bernard Smith July 27, 2026 Updated July 28, 2026

‘Gag order’: More than 100 Louisiana state employees signed NDAs with Gov. Landry’s office

Dozens of Landry employees, from the most senior aides to the most junior temps, inked strict confidentiality agreements with the governor’s office binding them to secrecy about what they learn on the job.
by Drew Hawkins, Gulf States Newsroom July 24, 2026 Updated July 24, 2026
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PODCAST: Governor’s veto and student’s arrest put government power under scrutiny (Audio)

Questions about how power Is exercised in Louisiana, as the governor vetoes more money for wrongfully convicted exonerees and a 14-year-old student is handcuffed and barred from her middle-school graduation.
by Carolyne Heldman July 24, 2026 Updated July 24, 2026
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More than 4 million Americans have lost access to SNAP benefits. Experts predict a higher rate of shootings. 

In his research, Dr. Sharven Taghavi, a Tulane trauma surgeon, found a "clear association" between hunger and gun violence. A trauma surgeon in Atlanta had similar findings.
by Fairriona Magee, The Trace July 24, 2026 Updated July 24, 2026

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