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In a surprising vote, a Republican-controlled House committee advanced a proposed state Supreme Court map that increases the number of majority-Black districts for the state’s highest court. It was the first time either of the Republican-controlled committees at the center of the redistricting process advanced legislation that would create new majority-minority districts in the state.
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The COVID-19 emergency proclamation was renewed once again for Louisiana for another 28 days, though Gov. John Bel Edwards hinted at finally terminating the order by or before its expiration date due to falling case numbers and rising immunity amid omicron.
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Critical race theory has pushed back the review of state social studies standards. But the new standards don’t ever mention the concept.
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Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder hired BakerHostetler law firm to provide “redistricting advice” for at least $10,000 per month for three months, according to a contract legislative staff provided Wednesday night in response to a public records request.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Jazz and Heritage Foundation is gearing up for the upcoming fest. We also learn how bygone Louisiana laws are still impacting inmates, and talk to Baton Rouge runner Julia Hawkins on her 106th birthday.
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Last November, Baton Rouge resident Julia Hawkins made headlines when she set the world record for fastest 100-meter dash in her age group. On February 10, she turned 106, with her eyes set on her next race.
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The Sierra Club announced its intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday after the federal agency had failed to act on states who haven’t complied with sending the Regional Haze Plans required by the Clean Air Act.
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Stephen Privat of LSU is one of 36 contestants appearing on this year's game show challenge for college students.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the first performance at the Mahalia Jackson Theater after a 2-year hiatus. And we learn about a new performance of Disney’s Frozen coming to New Orleans.
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Punching two more channels upriver from the Bonnet Carré Spillway could bolster habitat nearby while lessening the environmental harm caused farther south, according to a recent Tulane University study.