Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is entering the freshwater supply. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Louisiana on Wednesday allowing FEMA to…
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Interior Announces First Gulf of Mexico Off-Shore Lease Auction
Auction for off-shore wind development includes areas off Louisiana and Texas coasts. The Department of the Interior scheduled the auction date for the first offshore wind leases in…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Louisiana District Redraw Appeal
This follows the high court’s ruling earlier this month about Alabama’s congressional maps under the Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court dismissed a case brought forth by Louisiana…
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Storms Moving Through Midwest and South
The National Weather Service described the storm as a “life-threatening situation.” UPDATE 03/31 8:31 PM EDT A tornado watch is in effect in the states of Illinois, Indiana,…
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Federal Court Blocks Government-Contractor Vaccine Mandate
The ruling states that public health should not overlap with workplace policy. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for government contractors.…
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NWS Extends Tornado Watch in Parts of U.S.
Mississippi Valley at the heart of the supercells. The National Weather Service has extended warnings of thunderstorm systems bringing tornadoes and hail through a large portion of the…
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DOT Announces Funding for Louisiana Rebuilding
$40 million will fund ferry project and statewide bridge program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week that $40.9 million in low-interest loans will be provided for…
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Low Mississippi River Water Levels Hamper Supply Chain
The lowest level in decades slows shipping lanes. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have requested federal assistance as the major conduit of freight has reached historically…
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EPA Announces Projects to Monitor Air Pollution
Communities in 37 states will be involved. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will fund 132 projects for monitoring air pollution in 37 states. Funds from the COVID-19 stimulus…
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DOT Provides Loan for Louisiana Highway Development
$86.6 million for 2.4 miles of interchange The Department of Transportation announced this week that they will be loaning $86.6 million for the funding of Louisiana’s fourth infrastructure…
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