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- LNG terminals threaten to push Calcasieu River pollution ‘beyond repair’
The shrimp stopped coming up the Calcasieu River after Venture Global built its Liquified Natural Gas terminal. The river’s ongoing pollution, on top of decades of hazardous waste dumping, earned the Calcasieu the #9 slot on American Rivers’ 2025 list of most endangered rivers. The post LNG terminals threaten to push Calcasieu River pollution ‘beyond repair’ appeared first on The Lens.
- Angola’s Farm Line again asks judge for consistent shade and water
While prison officials and Farm Line workers disagree about whether the incarcerated workers have all the shade and water they need, Farm Line workers are asking the judge to reverse DOC’s recent policy changes, which make field work even more dangerous in Louisiana’s summer heat, they contend. The post Angola’s Farm Line again asks judge for consistent shade and water appeared first on The Lens.
- Levee board members have no sway over Army Corps design
The Army Corps controls the design and operational procedures of flood reduction, so it doesn’t matter whether the governor selects the levee board members or if a panel picks candidates – or even if we choose the first nine people coming out of church on Sunday. The post Levee board members have no sway over Army Corps design appeared first on The Lens.
- In Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a legacy of resistance lives on.
In the River Parishes, at the site of the largest slave revolt in history, a new generation is fighting for a cleaner future. The post In Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a legacy of resistance lives on. appeared first on The Lens.
- Behind The Lens episode 271: ‘Death warrant’
Nick Chastil and Katy Reckdahl on working conditions at Angola's Farm Line, with an eye on summer heat, and execution in Louisiana, following the first state execution in more than a decade. The post Behind The Lens episode 271: ‘Death warrant’ appeared first on The Lens.
Louisiana Illuminator
- Australian company commits to $17.5B LNG export terminal in Louisiana
An Australian fossil fuel company committed Tuesday to build a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas export terminal in Louisiana, following up on plans first announced 10 years ago. Woodside Energy Group said it has reached a final investment decision to proceed with the project in Calcasieu Parish formerly known as the Driftwood LNG Terminal. Woodside
- Local say-so for carbon storage projects in Louisiana takes a blow
Debate over local control and state regulation of emissions took on David vs. Goliath tones Tuesday at the State Capitol, where a legislative committee considered a raft of bills dealing with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).
- U.S. House GOP starts reconciliation work with increase for border security
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday kicked off their work to build consensus on “one big, beautiful bill,” to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities, including a major funding boost for immigration enforcement and border security. After returning from a two-week recess, House lawmakers started debating and amending the various sections of the bill with
- Relief on auto tariffs coming, Treasury secretary says
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a reprieve on auto tariffs will come Tuesday ahead of the president’s stop in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office. Bessent and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday curtailing the import taxes for
- Mostly insurance-friendly bills advance in Louisiana Legislature’s debate over auto coverage rates
Insurance companies handily gained an advantage Monday in the Louisiana Legislature’s debate over how to bring down the state’s exorbitant auto coverage rates. Lawmakers worked well into the evening to approve a long list of bills that target personal injury lawsuits, which they said is the primary cause of high premiums. House Bill 34, sponsored
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- Local leaders voice support for NE Library’s proposed Holy Rosary site location
Representatives from the city and parish councils, the latter of which has the final vote of approval, expressed support for the library’s new proposed location.
- Sources: NE Regional Library to be built at Holy Rosary site
The Boulet administration is shifting gears, deciding to construct the long-awaited library on the grounds of the former Holy Rosary Institute.
- Running it Back: Iconic roots-rockers The Bluerunners reunite for Festival International weekend
The Bluerunners, local roots-rockers and Lafayette's answer to Los Lobos, are reuniting locally for several shows during Festival International weekend.