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Louisiana Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over police shortage

Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency, citing a shortage of police officers. Landry’s executive order Thursday removed limits on the number of new officers Louisiana sheriffs can hire and the department’s salary increases. Landry, who previously worked in law enforcement, said police departments across the state are seeing employment at an […]

Louisiana Gov Announces State Of Emergency Over Police Shortage

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers. The executive order lifts limits on the number of new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on salary increases for police departments. according to To the Associated Press. The state is “facing a police personnel crisis,” resulting in […]

Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws reorganization plan – WDSU New Orleans

A public hearing scheduled to be held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has been canceled. The Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner announced that Blue Cross is withdrawing its restructuring plan. Blue Cross was scheduled to be sold to Elevance Heath in Indiana. […]

Louisiana to deploy National Guard to southern border

Louisiana plans to send 150 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border as Congress fails to secure a border deal. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the move Thursday in Baton Rouge, adding himself to a growing list of Republican governors offering resource assistance to Texas as the Biden administration and Texas tussle over border […]

DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has rescinded an earlier order stripping the company of its license for failing to properly monitor shipments of tens of millions of addictive painkillers allegedly fueled by opioids. One pharmaceutical wholesaler was allowed to continue operating. crisis. As part of the settlement announced Wednesday, Morris & Dixon admitted wrongdoing, agreed […]

Louisiana inmate who escaped turned in to authorities by parents

A Louisiana teenager charged with attempted murder was turned over to authorities by his parents after a short run, authorities announced Sunday. Kimmy Dantain Jr., 17, escaped from Juvenile Justice custody Friday afternoon while on her way to a funeral, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. The boy was being held on multiple […]