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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 ...
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HUNT Tech: SW La. startup catches the eye of the governor

Southwest Louisiana startup HUNT Tech, the makers of scent- and DEET-free insect repellent sprays and lotions, is making a ...

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 ...

Louisiana declares emergency to repair maximum-security Angola prison unit

B ATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency to fast-track urgent repairs at Camp J, a ...

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 ...