Ballot initiatives on an array of issues offer an opportunity to take the nation’s temperature, particularly when it comes to voting access.
Tag: Louisiana
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Louisiana Governor Asks for Inquiry Into Juvenile Detention Center
The move comes in response to a New York Times investigation documenting years of torment and lenient oversight, and a surge in suicide attempts.
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In ‘Cancer Alley,’ Judge Blocks Huge Petrochemical Plant
The company, an affiliate of Formosa Plastics, said it intended to move forward with the $9.4 billion complex in St. James Parish despite the ruling.
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Where the New Climate Law Means More Drilling, Not Less
A compromise built into the law ensures oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico for the next decade. Activists say the region has been “sacrificed” to fossil fuels.
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How to Prepare Your Home for Severe Storms and Weather
With the cost and frequency of weather-driven disasters on the rise, taking steps to be ready is more crucial than ever.