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A new lawsuit claims the state’s child welfare system is failing its most vulnerable children. Failures include too few social workers and home placements for children.
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Researchers at Colorado State University estimate that this year’s Atlantic season could see 23 named storms, the highest forecasted number on record.
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In St. Bernard Parish, volunteers are restoring Bayou Bienvenue’s marsh using an unlikely hero: glass bottles. Plus, why Baton Rouge’s downtown saw 7% economic growth over the past five years.
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Why the Krewe of Freret has banned plastic beads for Mardi Gras 2025. Plus, the NOLA Project opens an immersive play in the Treme.
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Louisiana’s insurance commissioner’s new plans to address sky-high home and flood insurance costs includes rolling back regulations. Plus, a new exhibition explores the lives of female hunters in South Louisiana.
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Louisiana’s historic special session on crime has concluded after a brisk two weeks. We recap the biggest changes to come out of it. Plus, New Orleans will have its first non-charter public school in years.
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We take a look at the state’s community college transfer rates to 4-year institutions and how to improve them. And we learn about a new study on wetland loss projections.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dig into the history of Louisiana’s prison system. We also learn how Black fraternal organizations played a role in the civil rights movement and hear about an upcoming food festival to raise awareness for coastal restoration.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an exhibit exploring the narratives woven into Black hair through an artistic lens. We also discuss how the indictment of one New Orleans priest for sexual assault landed the archdiocese in bankruptcy court and why the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a small Mississippi town’s police department.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what happens to Mardi Gras horses after parade season. Plus, we learn about a new grant targeting cervical cancer prevention and learn about childhood hunger in the Gulf South.
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La. Freedom Caucus’ anti-LGBT messages; investigation into judicial funds; carpooling in Baton RougeToday on Louisiana Considered, hear about anti-LGBTQ messaging from the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. We also unpack an investigation into Louisiana’s judicial expense funds and hear about carpooling efforts to combat traffic in Baton Rouge.
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St. George updates; empowering students in the classroom; why LSU removed DEI language from websitesToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Baton Rouge community’s legal fight to become its own city. We also hear from an education activist on his new book, “Freedom Teaching,” and learn how LSU students are responding after the school removed DEI language from several websites.