Christiana Botic
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Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America
Jefferson Parish is using opioid settlement money for a new drug court. Is it the best use of funds?
The parish is poised to receive $65 million from the legal settlements fund. Some argue the money would be better spent on preventative programs and other initiatives.
Joseph King
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Gulf States Newsroom
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On this week’s episode, community engagement producer Nellie Beckett talks with Micah Loewinger about his recent podcast "American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA." -
With one week left in session two big items are left to be settled, the budget and a new congressional map. -
A congressional map with one Democratic district clears Louisiana House committee -
On this week’s episode, we learn more about how one group is using hip-hop and social-emotional learning to better connect with students — with the help of local hip-hop star La Reezy. -
One final vote in the Louisiana Legislature would allow the state Republican and Democratic parties to exclude unaffiliated voters from their primary elections starting in 2027.
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