Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud
Griffin: 'Those who defraud Medicaid will be held accountable because every fraudulent claim diverts taxpayer dollars from a program that countless Arkansans rely on'
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LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a North Little Roc
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
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#Griffin: 'I am committed to doing everything in my power to stem the tide of fraudulent calls and texts in Arkansas'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he joined 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law
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#Griffin: 'The court's ruling allows Arkansas to move forward in enforcing a law that protects children from obscene materials while increasing accountability for public-library curation decisions'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today praised a decision by the U.S. C
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Highlights New Law Protecting Student-Athletes and Regulating NIL Agents as Deadline Approaches
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Highlights New Law Protecting Student-Athletes and Regulating NIL Agents as Deadline Approaches
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Ahead of several new laws taking effect on August 1, Attorney General Liz Murrill is highlighting Senate Bill 389, one of the 24 bills included in her landmark legislative package passed during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Authored by Senator Patrick Co
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Secures Louisiana Supreme Court Victory Upholding New Orleans Court Reform Law
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 31 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Secures Louisiana Supreme Court Victory Upholding New Orleans Court Reform Law
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Attorney General Liz Murrill today secured a victory at the Louisiana Supreme Court after the Court upheld the constitutionality of Act 748, the law reforming New Orleans courts.
The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the lower court's ruling that blocked the law from taking effe
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Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Slidell Man in $2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Slidell Man in $2.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme
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Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) has arrested 58-year-old John B. Ohle III of Timberlane Drive in Slidell following an investigation into a multi-year embezzlement and fraud scheme that defrauded a private clay
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CGTC Women's Basketball Named to 2025-2026 Academic Teams for NJCAA as Top in Academics Among All Women's Basketball Programs Nationwide
MACON, Georgia, July 31 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news:
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CGTC Women's Basketball Named to 2025-2026 Academic Teams for NJCAA as Top in Academics Among All Women's Basketball Programs Nationwide
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Warner Robins, Ga. - On Wednesday, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced its National Academic Teams for 2025-2026 and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) 2025-2026 Titans' Women's Basketball Team earned the top spot for Women's
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Council of Governors Holds 33rd Plenary Meeting at NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Council of Governors Holds 33rd Plenary Meeting at NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The 33rd Plenary Meeting of the Council of Governors (COG) was held July 30 in Oklahoma City in conjunction with the 2026 National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting. The COG serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan governors to engag
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Engineering Alumna Launches Line of Premium Mahjong Sets
OXFORD, Mississippi, July 30 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Engineering Alumna Launches Line of Premium Mahjong Sets
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OXFORD, Miss. - What started as a heartfelt Mother's Day gift has turned into a promising career for a recent University of Mississippi mechanical engineering graduate.
Margaret Ellen Maturin, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, is launching a new business to produce custom-designed mahjong sets that reflect her personality and the culture
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Commission Reauthorizes, Re-Obligates Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 10-90):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) reauthorizes and re-obligates Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (Enhanced A-CAM) support for Elizabeth Telephone Company, L.L.C. (Elizabeth Telephone) Louisiana Study Area Code (SAC) 270430, and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support for CableSouth Media III, LLC d/b/a Swyft Fiber
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down OSHA's Workplace Mental Illness Recordkeeping Rule - 7 Steps For Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down OSHA's Workplace Mental Illness Recordkeeping Rule: 7 Steps For Employers
A recent federal appeals court decision knocked down an agency rule requiring employers to record certain work-related mental illnesses on their OSHA 300 Logs. The 5th Circuit's July 21 opinion in Exxon Mobil v. OSHA concluded that the agency exceeded the authority Congress gra
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in
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Governor Abbott Announces Austin Holder As Director Of Legislative Affairs
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Austin Holder As Director Of Legislative Affairs
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced Austin Holder as Director Of Legislative Affairs for the Office of the Governor.
"Austin Holder has been a trusted advisor as we deliver policies that keep Texas the strongest state in the nation," said Governor Abbott. "His experience in the legislative process and dedication to public
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La. Gov. Landry Issues Executive Order No. JML 26-069 on Lousiana Taxpayer Protection Initiative Combating Fraud Through Federal-State Partnerships and Cooperation
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 31 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-069):
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Lousiana Taxpayer Protection Initiative Combating Fraud Through Federal-State Partnerships and Cooperation
WHEREAS, the people of Louisiana are entitled to a government that safeguards every taxpayer dollar, and protecting taxpayers against fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments is the central purpose ofthis Order;
WHEREAS, Louisiana administers billions ofdolla
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Littler Issues Commentary: OSHA Recordkeeping Update - Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by counsel Kimberly M. Shappley, associate Emily Linn, and senior counsels Peter Vassalo and Felicia K. Watson:
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OSHA Recordkeeping Update: Fifth Circuit Vacates Mandatory Work-Related Mental Illness Reporting Rule
At a Glance
* Fifth Circuit decision finds OSHA lacks authority to require employers to record work-related mental illness.
* This decision calls into question OSHA's
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights LSU Student's Dedication to the Baton Rouge Community
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights LSU Student's Dedication to the Baton Rouge Community
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, recognized William "Will" Grand for turning a simple observation into a community effort that has helped feed thousands of Louisianians in need. As a junior at LSU, Will founded Giving Greek, a student-run organization tha
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Louisiana Department of Health Rulemaking Annual Reports
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 30 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news:
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Louisiana Department of Health Rulemaking Annual Reports
Annual reports detail all rulemaking for each agency within LDH that was submitted to the Louisiana Register during the calendar year. The agencies that fall within LDH include the Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF, or Medicaid); Health Standards Section (HSS); Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS); Office of Behavioral Hea
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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Ochsner recognized for excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner recognized for excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care
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NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health hospitals and partners have received multiple American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support rec
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrier
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Se
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Radiologic Technology students and faculty represent ULM at LSRT Annual Conference
MONROE, Louisiana, July 30 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news:
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Radiologic Technology students and faculty represent ULM at LSRT Annual Conference
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The University of Louisiana Monroe Radiologic Technology students attended and competed in state competitions with several other schools at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) Annual Conference this summer. The entire Senior class, consisting of 43 students, attended the conference, a
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Sawyer selected for international leadership role within CERN's ATLAS collaboration
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Sawyer selected for international leadership role within CERN's ATLAS collaboration
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Louisiana Tech University physicist Dr. Lee Sawyer was selected for a prestigious international leadership position within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, positioning the University at the forefront of one of the world's largest scientific research efforts.
Effective October 1, 2026, Sawyer, professor of physics and
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Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Chairman Cassidy Advances Legislation Supporting Children With Dyslexia, Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 30, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Advances Legislation Supporting Children with Dyslexia, Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed
Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report multiple bills increasing Americans' educational opportunities and giving them more tools to se
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Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Trump Admin Nominees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 30, 2026:
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Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Trump Admin Nominees
Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor by a 12-11 vote.
"It is clear Mr. Sonderling is qualified," said Dr. Cassidy. "As Secretary, I'm confident that he
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Voting Rights Advocates Denounce Continued Supreme Court Assault on Long-Standing Voter Protections
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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Voting Rights Advocates Denounce Continued Supreme Court Assault on Long-Standing Voter Protections
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Eleven of the nation's leading legal advocacy organizations are calling attention to a series of decisions and shadow docket activity this Supreme Court term that have made it significantly harder for voters to challenge discriminatory maps, enforce the Voting Rights Ac
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