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Bill that would give prosecutors discretion to try juveniles as adults advances

Thursday, November 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice moved favorably on a bill giving lawmakers more discretion with charging juveniles as adults. ...

Coastal protection authority highlights milestones, projects in 2024 Review

Thursday, November 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has marked significant progress in its ongoing efforts to safeguard Louisiana's coast, detailing an extensive portfolio of 109...

Major coastal project still held up by lawsuits, local concerns

Thursday, November 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project is still being held up by lawsuits and public concern. ...

Advisory council updates provisions for early childhood education

Thursday, November 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met this week to vote on technical updates to safety and procedural policies. ...

Bossier City Council adopts 2025 budget, finances construction projects

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — A 2025 budget and some increases in construction costs were adopted during the Bossier City Council meeting this week. ...

Louisianas school performance scores increase for third consecutive year

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Data released on Wednesday from the Louisiana Department of Education showed the statewide school performance score has increased for the third consecutive year. ...

5th Circuit upholds block of Ten Commandments law

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Louisiana's plan to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom is in legal limbo after a federal appeals court...

Caddo school board approves special election on millage rates

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — A special election on the renewal of taxes highlighted the Caddo Parish School Board meeting Tuesday. ...

U.S. shrimping industry faces headwinds from imports, federal neglect

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — As you drive down Grand Caillou Road and into the town of DuLac, you'll find rows of abandoned shrimp processing plants and boats run...