Tulane University officials called in police early Wednesday to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment on the school’s campus, less than 48 hours after it was established.
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Lawmakers on a House committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would require public schools and universities to report on programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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A portion of Tulane University’s campus is closed after roughly 200 people protesting Israel’s war in Gaza set up a tent encampment across from Audubon Park.
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Louisiana lawmakers advanced a bill to add mifepristone and misoprostol to the list of controlled substances in the state.
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Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to several bills that would deregulate the state's insurance industry.
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Lawmakers gave final approval to a new state Supreme Court map with two majority-Black districts last week after failing to pass a new map earlier this year.
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Lawmakers in the House unanimously advanced a budget on Thursday, restoring some funding for teacher stipends bringing them closer to — but still below — the original $2,000.
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Legislators revised the bill that would authorize the convention, putting limits on which parts of the constitution could be changed.
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The label has released music from artists as varied as the Kronos Quartet, the Black Keys, Rhiannon Giddens and Brad Mehldau.
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The mayors are looking for more federal help to address the crisis in homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing.
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The university and campus protestors reached a deal this week where both sides got some of what they wanted.
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In the five years since the Methodist Church’s last meeting, there’s been a split between more conservative Methodist congregations and more liberal ones.
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The famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is back this weekend for another round of great food and outstanding music.
Weekdays at 12 noon
Weekday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Weekday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
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Weekday evenings at 9:00 p.m.