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Gov. Jeff Landry declares emergency for Angola prison unit in need of repairs
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared an emergency to make repairs possible for the Camp J unit at the Louisiana State ...
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Gov. Jeff Landry declares emergency at Angola state penitentiary due to lack of beds
Angola State Penitentiary doesn't have enough beds to house violent offenders, leading Gov. Jeff Landr y to declare a state ...
State governor makes devastating decision that could have permanent consequences: 'One of the largest setbacks ... in decades'
With the project abruptly canceled, the state could lose out on over $1.5 billion in unspent funding from the oil spill ...
Not enough beds at Angola prison, Governor Landry issues Emergency Declaration
The executive order, effective from July 25 through Aug. 23, suspends procurement and bidding rules to allow swift repairs to ...
Louisiana crime bill package took effect on Friday
() − Ten new laws championed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill officially took effect on Friday, ushering in what ...
Mayor and city council speak on controversy surrounding Monroe Fire Chief selection
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A new law is causing controversy between Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and some city council members. Monroe City Council officials claim during the selection process for the city’s ...
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Does New Orleans Even Need A Mayor?
This fall voters in New Orleans will be asked to decide who will replace Mayor LaToya Cantrell and lead the city over the ...