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Federal lawsuit alleging racist land use practices in St. James moves forward

By Halle ParkerContributing Writer (Veritenews.org) – A federal civil rights suit that seeks to pause new industrial development in St. James Parish will be allowed

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State expands SNAP incentive for fruits, vegetables to Baton Rouge, New Orleans

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – Louisiana has expanded an incentive program to New Orleans and Baton Rouge that encourages the purchase of fresh

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Federal judge to decide future of lawsuit to pause industrial development in St. James Parish
By Halle ParkerContributing Writer (Veritenews.org) – A federal district court judge will decide whether a civil rights lawsuit seeking to pause the approval of new industrial facilities within St. James Parish’s ...
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant reopens after tragic shooting
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Treme’s legendary Creole restaurant, Dooky Chase’s, reopened last Tuesday (January 20) after a tragic and fatal shooting took place at the restaurant the previous Friday (January 16), ...
Analysis finds La State Police uses force disproportionately against Black people
By Greg LaRoseContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – A three-year analysis of Louisiana State Police data shows troopers use force against Black people at a rate that’s out of proportion with their share ...
How Louisiana plans to spend $208M in federal funds on rural health care
By Julie O’DonoghueContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana will leverage an anticipated $1 billion in federal funding for rural health care over the next five years by expanding existing training programs and ...
Landry sets special election dates for Supreme Court, BESE seats
By Julie O’DonoghueContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Gov. Jeff Landry has set election dates for seats on the Louisiana Supreme Court and state school board. Both districts are based on the north ...
Ten years to justice …
By Bernard SmithThe Lens Tyrone Mitchell, 54, vividly remembers the night in October 2010 that turned his world upside down. Dressed in blue jean shorts and a crisp white shirt, he ...
Habitat for Humanity responds to concerns about sale of Musicians’ Village rental units cases faces a hurdle
By Fritz EskerContributing Writer New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) and Stable Housing LLC recently responded to controversy around the sale of rental units in Musicians’ Village from NOAHH to ...
‘People are hurting’: Energy access groups call for City Council to stop power shutoffs cases faces a hurdle
By Aliana MedirattaContributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — It was on Monday (Dec. 8) morning, when it was 56 degrees and windy outside of City Hall. That’s 16 degrees warmer than the temperature ...

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