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The new laws include a controversial measure to classify abortion pills as controlled substances.

The new laws include a controversial measure to classify abortion pills as controlled substances.

The Mississippi River gives Louisiana an incredible economic advantage over other states.

The Mississippi River gives Louisiana an incredible economic advantage over other states.

(The Center Square) – The Louisiana House Committee on Appropriations approved a bill on Monday that would expand an incentive program to lure major events.

The House Health and Welfare Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require seafood sellers to clearly market whether the seafood is local or imported from other countries such as China. Sen. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero, showed an image of a package of frozen crawfish sold at a local supermarket. Connick explained that the item named […] The post Stricter labeling standards for imported seafood move forward appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.

The Times of Houma Thibodaux

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers are considering a batch of bills to safeguard the states seafood industry from an influx of foreign shrimp and crawfish and to strengthen safety measures for imported products.

Sponsored by state Sen. Jimmy Harris, D- New Orleans, Senate Bill 340 would prevent citizens from using the 900-series Perley A. Thomas streetcar design in the sale or advertisement...

Tourists strolling through the French Quarter or any local souvenir shop can easily find art and trinkets for sale that feature the distinctive New Orleans streetcar.