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Lake Charles, Louisiana – A severe weather threat is expected to develop across Lake Charles and much of Southwest Louisiana on Sunday evening into Sunday night, with forecasters warning that fast-moving thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail,...
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Lake Charles, Louisiana – A severe weather threat is expected to develop Wednesday afternoon and evening across Southwest Louisiana, with the Lake Charles area facing the greatest concern between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in...
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Louisiana – Louisiana officials announced a major shift in the state’s economic development strategy with the launch of the FastSites program, naming 19 locations across 16 parishes that will advance in the first round of funding. Gov. Jeff Landry said the...
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The Louisiana Department of Education is moving to further strengthen its special education systems after a 2024 federal review found the state largely on track with national expectations but in need of targeted policy updates, particularly in how it handles disputes....
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Louisiana – The U.S. Department of Education has approved Louisiana’s application for the federal Education Flexibility Program, commonly known as Ed-Flex, giving the state new authority to grant certain federal waivers directly to local school systems. The move...
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Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has identified apparent low bidders for 12 transportation projects across the state, representing a total of about $53.2 million in planned work on bridges, highways, and safety improvements....