Louisiana Illuminator
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President Trump’s anti-wind energy agenda is harming Louisiana businesses that form the backbone of the US offshore oil & gas industry. @wesmuller.bsky.social reports they stand to lose billions if Trump fulfills his promise to end construction of offshore turbines.
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As offshore wind energy falls flat under Trump, Louisiana businesses wait and hope
Trump’s anti-wind energy agenda is harming Louisiana businesses that form the backbone of America’s offshore oil and gas sector.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
President Trump’s anti-wind energy agenda is harming Louisiana businesses that form the backbone of the US offshore oil & gas industry. @wesmuller.bsky.social reports they stand to lose billions if Trump fulfills his promise to end construction of offshore turbines.
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NEW: Why didn't Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson meet a deadline for filing a campaign finance report? @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports the sheriff said it's because her attorney was incarcerated. lailluminator.com/briefs/orlea...
Orleans sheriff says she missed campaign report deadline because her attorney was incarcerated • Louisiana Illuminator
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson successfully argued Friday that she shouldn’t have to pay the full fine for missing a campaign reporting deadline because her attorney was incarcerated at the time.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
NEW: Why didn't Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson meet a deadline for filing a campaign finance report? @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports the sheriff said it's because her attorney was incarcerated. lailluminator.com/briefs/orlea...
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The ethics board has questions about a campaign transparency law for judges. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social explains why you should care. lailluminator.com/2025/11/07/l...
Louisiana ethics board raises questions about judges’ campaign transparency • Louisiana Illuminator
Three elected judges in Louisiana are leveraging a new privacy law to remove their home addresses and spouse’s work addresses from the state’s public campaign finance database that tracks political do...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The ethics board has questions about a campaign transparency law for judges. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social explains why you should care. lailluminator.com/2025/11/07/l...
NEW: LSU failed to give public notice, as required under state law, for its first UNO transition committee meeting. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports this could invalidate any action the panel takes at Wednesday's meeting. lailluminator.com/2025/11/04/l...
LSU failed to give public notice for its first UNO transition committee meeting • Louisiana Illuminator
LSU did not comply with state public notice requirements ahead of the first meeting of a committee that’s helping guide the UNO's transition to the LSU System
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November 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
NEW: LSU failed to give public notice, as required under state law, for its first UNO transition committee meeting. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports this could invalidate any action the panel takes at Wednesday's meeting. lailluminator.com/2025/11/04/l...
NEW: Louisiana State Police confirms it's exploring allegations at Coushatta Casino Resort, where federal agencies are looking into claims the tribe’s former chairman used a casino credit card to help build & furnish his home. @nataliemclendon.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/11/04/c...
Louisiana State Police confirm ‘ongoing investigation’ into Coushatta Tribe casino • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana State Police cited an “ongoing investigation” when asked via about the Coushatta Tribe's former chairman and two former casino managers.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEW: Louisiana State Police confirms it's exploring allegations at Coushatta Casino Resort, where federal agencies are looking into claims the tribe’s former chairman used a casino credit card to help build & furnish his home. @nataliemclendon.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/11/04/c...
BREAKING: LSU has named McNeese State leader Wade Rousse its next system president and picked a chancellor for its main campus. It marks the first time the university has separate system and main campus leaders since 2012.
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LSU splits president-chancellor roles, makes two hires • Louisiana Illuminator
The LSU Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to hire current McNeese State University President Wade Rousse as its next president.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
BREAKING: LSU has named McNeese State leader Wade Rousse its next system president and picked a chancellor for its main campus. It marks the first time the university has separate system and main campus leaders since 2012.
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To get more info about the environmental & health impacts of industrial pollution, citizens are taking data collection into their own hands — despite a state law restricting how their research can be used to enforce state regulations. @eplunk.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
Citizen-led pollution monitoring persists in Louisiana, despite law that limits its use • Louisiana Illuminator
Communities around Louisiana, in a bid to get more information about the environmental and health impacts of industrial pollution, are taking data collection into their own hands — despite a law restr...
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November 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To get more info about the environmental & health impacts of industrial pollution, citizens are taking data collection into their own hands — despite a state law restricting how their research can be used to enforce state regulations. @eplunk.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
Seafood samples from the Tangipahoa River last month contained harmful levels of arsenic, but state officials say the testing didn't determine whether the arsenic detected was nontoxic organic or the carcinogenic inorganic type. @greglarose.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/briefs/arsen...
State officials downplay arsenic found in Tangipahoa River seafood after Smitty’s Supply explosion • Louisiana Illuminator
It’s the latest update from state officials on the river’s health after the Aug. 22 fire and explosion at the petroleum products facility in Roseland.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Seafood samples from the Tangipahoa River last month contained harmful levels of arsenic, but state officials say the testing didn't determine whether the arsenic detected was nontoxic organic or the carcinogenic inorganic type. @greglarose.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/briefs/arsen...
DEVELOPING: As judges consider lawsuits to force the Trump administration to dispense November SNAP benefits starting tomorrow, Louisiana plans to provide food assistance in 25% installments. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/31/s...
Louisiana to replace SNAP in installments, furlough nearly 800 benefit workers • Louisiana Illuminator
Starting Saturday, Louisiana plans to issue SNAP recipients 25% of their typical monthly benefits.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DEVELOPING: As judges consider lawsuits to force the Trump administration to dispense November SNAP benefits starting tomorrow, Louisiana plans to provide food assistance in 25% installments. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/31/s...
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New research shows a continuous pattern of air pollution violations from liquified natural gas export facilities in Southwest Louisiana.
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Southwest Louisiana LNG terminals routinely violate federal pollution standards: report
New research shows a continuous pattern of air pollution violations from liquified natural gas export facilities in Southwest Louisiana. Three LNG export facilities in Cameron Parish are featured in…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New research shows a continuous pattern of air pollution violations from liquified natural gas export facilities in Southwest Louisiana.
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LSU is parting ways with its athletics director hours after Gov. Jeff Landry publicly blasted him multiple times this week. Scott Woodward is the sixth top administrator at the university to leave amid tense political circumstances. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/31/l...
LSU’s leadership purge continues after Landry bashes athletics director • Louisiana Illuminator
Landry hit Woodward with both barrels after the weekend firing of football coach Brian Kelly after a resounding loss to Texas A&M.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
LSU is parting ways with its athletics director hours after Gov. Jeff Landry publicly blasted him multiple times this week. Scott Woodward is the sixth top administrator at the university to leave amid tense political circumstances. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/31/l...
LSU is just days away from picking its new leader after the committee in charge of finding a candidate narrowed down its choices from a list of five semifinalists. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/29/l...
LSU down to three finalists for president’s job • Louisiana Illuminator
LSU is just days away from picking its new leader after the committee in charge of finding a candidate narrowed down its choices.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
LSU is just days away from picking its new leader after the committee in charge of finding a candidate narrowed down its choices from a list of five semifinalists. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/29/l...
FOOD AID: 53,000 “able-bodied” SNAP recipients in Louisiana who aren’t elderly, disabled or children will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the federal government shutdown persists, Gov. Jeff Landry said. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/29/l...
Louisiana will cover most SNAP recipients for November; Landry points others to food banks • Louisiana Illuminator
The governor said he would provide more details Thursday on a plan to ensure food banks are able to meet demand.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
FOOD AID: 53,000 “able-bodied” SNAP recipients in Louisiana who aren’t elderly, disabled or children will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the federal government shutdown persists, Gov. Jeff Landry said. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/29/l...
Louisiana’s largest provider of aid for sexual assault survivors has cut back on services as a result of the federal government shutdown. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/27/l...
Louisiana sexual assault survivor services cut in response to government shutdown • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana’s largest provider of aid for sexual assault survivors cut back on services this month as a result of not receiving funding before the federal government shutdown.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Louisiana’s largest provider of aid for sexual assault survivors has cut back on services as a result of the federal government shutdown. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/27/l...
MORE DETAILS: If Louisiana covers SNAP benefits during the federal gov't shutdown, they won't be reimbursed for it. Where will the state find the money if the need is long-term? @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/24/l...
Louisiana prepares to continue SNAP benefits with $150M in state funding monthly • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana political leaders are preparing to use around $150 million monthly in state funding to help continue food assistance benefits while the federal government shutdown in Washington D.C. continu...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
MORE DETAILS: If Louisiana covers SNAP benefits during the federal gov't shutdown, they won't be reimbursed for it. Where will the state find the money if the need is long-term? @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/24/l...
The former Crimson Tide QB used culture war language and invoked the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk in a video posted to YouTube announcing his candidacy. @brianlyman.bsky.social w/ @alabamareflector.com reports: lailluminator.com/2025/10/23/r...
Former University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron to run for lieutenant governor • Louisiana Illuminator
McCarron used culture war language and invoked the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk in a video announcing his candidacy.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The former Crimson Tide QB used culture war language and invoked the killing of far-right activist Charlie Kirk in a video posted to YouTube announcing his candidacy. @brianlyman.bsky.social w/ @alabamareflector.com reports: lailluminator.com/2025/10/23/r...
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: A tribal casino is under the scrutiny of at least two federal agencies, according to documents and a former casino purchasing manager who says authorities have interviewed her twice about the matter. @nataliemclendon.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/23/c...
Fraud allegations at Louisiana tribal casino draw federal scrutiny • Louisiana Illuminator
A Louisiana tribal casino is under the scrutiny of at least two federal agencies, according to documents the Illuminator has obtained and a former casino purchasing manager who says authorities have i...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: A tribal casino is under the scrutiny of at least two federal agencies, according to documents and a former casino purchasing manager who says authorities have interviewed her twice about the matter. @nataliemclendon.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/23/c...
NEW INVESTIGATION: La. Supreme Court Justice Will Crain, who President Trump has nominated to the federal court, cited a Louisiana law that hadn't taken effect yet to keep his divorce records private. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/c...
Trump federal court nominee cited new Louisiana law to keep his divorce records private • Louisiana Illuminator
Five months before a new privacy law for judges took effect, a Louisiana Supreme Court justice cited it in a request to keep information about his divorce and the end of his 40-year marriage private.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
NEW INVESTIGATION: La. Supreme Court Justice Will Crain, who President Trump has nominated to the federal court, cited a Louisiana law that hadn't taken effect yet to keep his divorce records private. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/c...
BIG PAYBACK: President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he is personally owed a massive payment from the Department of Justice and would have the authority to approve it, saying he was “damaged very greatly.” @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/r...
Trump seeks to approve his own $230M payback from DOJ over past probes • Louisiana Illuminator
President Donald Trump said he is personally owed a massive payment from the Department of Justice and has the authority to approve it.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
BIG PAYBACK: President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he is personally owed a massive payment from the Department of Justice and would have the authority to approve it, saying he was “damaged very greatly.” @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/r...
NEW: A staff reorganization at the state’s child welfare agency is leading to questions about who will answer calls to its 24-hour hotline after nearly all current operators are moved to different positions at regional offices. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/c...
Louisiana child welfare agency shuffle raises questions over abuse hotline staffing • Louisiana Illuminator
Mixed messages are coming from the Department of Children and Families Services about the reorganization of its child abuse hotline.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NEW: A staff reorganization at the state’s child welfare agency is leading to questions about who will answer calls to its 24-hour hotline after nearly all current operators are moved to different positions at regional offices. @greglarose.bsky.social reports lailluminator.com/2025/10/22/c...
Members of the committee tasked with finding LSU’s next president have been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits them from ever discussing the search. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/20/l...
LSU presidential search committee members required to sign non-disclosure agreements • Louisiana Illuminator
Members of the committee tasked with finding LSU’s next president have been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits them from ever discussing the search. The search committee is a pub...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Members of the committee tasked with finding LSU’s next president have been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits them from ever discussing the search. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports. lailluminator.com/2025/10/20/l...
COMMENTARY from @greglarose.bsky.social: Through their highly questionable choice to shutter state flu vaccine campaigns, Dr. Abraham and the Landry administration have replaced “informed consent” with “only if we say it’s OK.” lailluminator.com/2025/10/17/l...
Abraham’s flu shot fickleness ignores Louisiana’s health care access issues • Louisiana Illuminator
Dr. Ralph Abraham, Louisiana’s surgeon general, made it abundantly clear why the state would not promote the flu vaccine or hold events offering it to the public.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
COMMENTARY from @greglarose.bsky.social: Through their highly questionable choice to shutter state flu vaccine campaigns, Dr. Abraham and the Landry administration have replaced “informed consent” with “only if we say it’s OK.” lailluminator.com/2025/10/17/l...
NEW: Louisiana officials have increased the construction budget for a new 80-bed regional jail exclusively for 17-year-olds. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports it's needed for a 2024 law that removes 17-year-olds from the juvenile justice system. lailluminator.com/2025/10/17/c...
Construction costs climb for new Louisiana jail for 17-year-olds only • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana officials increased the construction budget this week for a new 80-bed regional jail dedicated exclusively to 17-year-olds.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEW: Louisiana officials have increased the construction budget for a new 80-bed regional jail exclusively for 17-year-olds. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports it's needed for a 2024 law that removes 17-year-olds from the juvenile justice system. lailluminator.com/2025/10/17/c...
NEW: State Rep. Steven Jackson wants the state ethics board to dismiss more than $10,700 in fines he faces for failing to properly submit campaign finance and financial disclosure forms over the past two years. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports on his latest issues.
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Louisiana lawmaker wants ethics fines waived after years of failing to submit required paperwork • Louisiana Illuminator
State Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, has asked the Louisiana Board of Ethics to dismiss more than $10,700 in fines he faces for failing to properly submit public disclosure and campaign finance f...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: State Rep. Steven Jackson wants the state ethics board to dismiss more than $10,700 in fines he faces for failing to properly submit campaign finance and financial disclosure forms over the past two years. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports on his latest issues.
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