COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Bill to Make College Cost More Transparent Gains Momentum Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement after the American Council on Education, Association of Public Land Grant Universities, National Association o  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Louisiana had 95,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 102,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Louisiana was 4.5 percent in December and 4.8 percent in t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Reacts to President Trump's Address to Congress, Ready to Deliver More Results * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address. "I've worked with President Trump to deliver real results-ending taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, lowering the price of prescription drugs, expanding school choi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Surgeon General Nomination U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing on the nomination of Dr. Casey Means to be Surgeo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * College students nationwide received lifesaving education on sudden cardiac death * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes, according to the American Heart Association, and too often it goes undetected. To help address this challenge, the Association has expanded its heart health education and Hands-Only CPR   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Plastic Pollution Coalition issued the following news: * * * Community Win: Judge Says Cancer Alley Landmark Lawsuit May Proceed In a major community win, a federal district court ruled last week that groups representing residents of Louisiana's Cancer Alley may proceed with their landmark lawsuit pursuing a moratorium on industrial facilities in two majority-Black districts in St. James Parish. Plaintiffs can now move forward with all of their claims, including tho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on President Trump's Failed State of the Union Address * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Y vette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, claiming that our country is 'bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever.' But for  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 26 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Consumer Groups Alarmed as Louisiana PSC Declines to Take Up Probe Into Meta Risky Financing Deal Meta's complex financing deal for its largest data center could leave everyday Louisianans paying for three huge new methane gas plants * Baton Rouge, LA -- Today, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) refused to investigate a risky financial arrangement Meta made with Blue Owl C  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Groups Alarmed as LPSC Declines to Take Up Probe into Meta Risky Financing Deal * NEW ORLEANS, La. (February 25, 2026)-Today, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) refused to investigate a risky financial arrangement Meta made with Blue Owl Capital to finance its massive $27 billion data center in Richland Parish, LA. Under the new arrangeme  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 25 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Fifth Annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces 2026 schedule * The fifth annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2026 schedule, featuring more than 250 authors, artists, storytellers and moderators across four days of programming. The free festival runs March 12-15 on Tulane's uptown campus and includes more than 100 sessions, an expanded Fa  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: * * * Governor Announces Historic Tax Relief as Louisiana Families Save More * BATON ROUGE, La. -Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today highlighted the impact of the 2024 Tax Reform Special Session, noting that folks across the state are now saving more money as they file their 2025 tax returns. " When people file taxes this year, they are getting a bigger refund," said Governor Landry. "The typical   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom to the ReligionUnplugged: * * * Appeals Court That Declined to Block Ten Commandments Law Got It Right The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Louisiana could proceed to implement its law HB 71, which requires that all public schools  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. "President Trump is leading America's comeback, and under his leadership our nation is stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In tonight's speech he outlined an incredible record of accompl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan Introduces Resolution Recognizing "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day." This is a call to action to end the criminalization of people living with HIV and to promo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Proposal to Remove Small Plant from Endangered Species Act List * CONWAY, Ark. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on its proposal to remove Geocarpon minimum, a small winter annual plant found in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, from the list of endangered and threatened plants. This proposal underscores the administration's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from po  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforceme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of February 23, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Repealing Costly Mandates on Home Appliances and Restoring Consumer Choice Within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Biden Administration implemented radical "Green New Scam" mandates that would essentially ban gas stoves and appliances, forcing c  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 24 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane study reveals key differences in long-term impacts of COVID-19 and flu * Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane researchers found that while both viruses can leave lasting lung damage, only   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more