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Calcasieu's school superintendent resigns following severe weather fallout that left students, teachers, school bus drivers stranded without info. Natalie McLendon reports: lailluminator.com/2024/05/06/cal… #lakecharles

The head of Louisiana’s two-year college system is in favor of a constitutional convention, which he hopes could result in fewer budget cuts to higher education #lalege #lagov #laed

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NEW: In the Louisiana congressional redistricting fight, a three-judge court has asked the state to explain by May 7 the “feasibility” of Louisiana’s legislature passing a new map in time for this year’s elections
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The Louisiana House of Representatives signed off on a bill Monday that would require K-12 schools, colleges and universities to submit reports on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.  #lalege #lagov

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Of the 11 outlets that won journalism Pulitzers, none were owned by hedge funds, 0 owned by private equity, 2 in publicly traded companies, 4 were nonprofit, 5 were family owned #futureoflocalnews

The House approves Rep. Emily M. Chenevert's HB 904, which requires K-12 schools and colleges and universities to report on DEI spending and programming on a 67-30 vote. Bill goes to the Senate. legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo… #lalege #lagov

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan endorsed Joe Biden and says that his fellow Republicans should back the Democrat's re-election bid instead of voting for Donald Trump, 'a criminal defendant without a moral compass.'
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Huge congrats to Brian Lyman, the editor of Louisiana Illuminator's sister outlet Alabama Reflector for being a Pulitzer finalist in commentary!!

The House votes down the bill by Mandie Landry that would have required a permit for people to concealed carry a firearm within 100ft of a parade #lalege #lagov

AG Murrill says if the court won't allow the most recent iteration of the congressional maps to stay in place for the November election, it should allow the 2022 plan, to be reused. This plan had just one majority Black district and was found to violate the VRA #lalege #lagov

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay the group Jews Against Gassing are pushing for SB430 to be scheduled for a hearing in the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee. The bill would remove gas suffocation from the newly added execution methods in Louisiana #lalege #lagov

Special education, income quotas could be removed for charter school enrollment under bill nearing final passage lailluminator.com/2024/05/04/spe… via Allison Allsop #lalege #laed

This week, I’ve got pecan thumbprint cookies for your snacking pleasure. Stop by to chat and grab one! #lalege

A federal court has thrown out Louisiana’s new congressional map with two majority-Black districts. On @LAconsidered, we chat with Piper Hutchinson about the recent ruling and what’s next. Listen at noon.

A federal court has thrown out Louisiana’s new congressional map with two majority-Black districts. On @LAconsidered, we chat with Piper Hutchinson about the recent ruling and what’s next. Listen at noon.

Story: Consumable THC has exploded in Louisiana from a $500k to $33M industry in just three years. Now Lawmakers want to crack down #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/business/… via @nolanews

Sen. Alan Seabaugh’s bill to prohibit DEI & CRT on college campuses will not advance this session. More details in this week’s edition of Louisiana Higher Ed Weekly:

louisianahigheredweekly.substack.com/p/dei-bill-dead #lalege #lagov