What Louisiana constitutional amendments are on the ballot? PAR ...
Oct 7, 2024 · Five proposed amendments to the state constitution were approved by the Legislature this spring. One will be on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, and four will be on the Dec. 7 runoff ballot. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana releases an annual, nonpartisan guide explaining the constitutional amendments.
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Outgoing Louisiana Secretary of State to join Landry administration
Jan 4, 2024 · Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced Thursday. Ardoin, who was first elected Secretary of State in 2018, will be Landry’s director of intergovernmental relations. Ardoin decided not to seek re-election and will be replaced by his chief deputy, Nancy Landry.
Next application round for Louisiana’s $10,000 roof grants opens …
Nov 2, 2023 · Louisiana’s roof grant program will hold its third application period Monday for homeowners to receive grants of up to $10,000 to replace or retrofit their roofs to new hurricane-proof standards. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program application period will open at noon Nov. 6 with slots for 750 homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Louisiana’s new permitless concealed weapons law appears …
Mar 19, 2024 · Alex Wong/Getty Images. A new Louisiana law that allows law-abiding persons to carry concealed guns without a permit or training could soon apply to more weapons and locations. A state Senate committee gave swift, unanimous approval to three bills Tuesday from the law’s author, Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia.
Nancy Landry runs away with Louisiana secretary of state race
Nov 18, 2023 · By: Wesley Muller - November 18, 2023 8:32 pm. Louisiana Illuminator illustration. Projections call for Republican Nancy Landry to defeat Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in the race for Louisiana secretary of state. Landry, who is not related to Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, was widely expected to run away with a win in Saturday’s general election.
How long will it take for Washington to act on emergency aid for …
Sep 30, 2024 · The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure, North Carolina, and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024.
As more students struggle to afford food, some campuses get …
Oct 3, 2024 · About 29% of college students at four-year colleges experienced food insecurity in the fall of 2020, according to the Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University in Philadelphia. At two-year colleges, the problem was even worse, with 38% of students reporting concerns about access to food. Bryan Flower looks at romaine lettuce ...
Francine food assistance: How to apply for disaster, replacement …
Sep 21, 2024 · Qualifying Louisiana residents in areas Hurricane Francine impacted last week will be able to receive federal assistance with replacing or supplementing their food, state officials announced Friday.
North Carolina election officials turn to Louisiana for help after ...
Oct 5, 2024 · North Carolina election officials turn to Louisiana for help after Helene. By: Brooke Thorington, WRKF-FM - October 5, 2024 5:00 am. Ron Grindstaff, right, comforts his wife, Marie, as they remove belongings from their home in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 30, 2024 in Old Fort, North Carolina. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)