The Louisiana America 250 State Commission is preparing for the 250th birthday of the United States. Sean Richardson has more.
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A proposed liquified natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana is in limbo due to delays from the U-S Department of Energy, even after approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Mel Bridges has more.
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Today marks Governor Jeff Landry’s first six months in office. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana’s America 250 State Commission is part of a national initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, which will occur on July 4, 2026. Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham says Louisiana has a unique place in the national narrative…
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Bayham says to accomplish this the Louisiana America 250 Commission will host events, educational programs, and public engagements that reflect the state’s unique history and contributions to the nation.
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The commission unveiled the new standardized Louisiana license plate with the America 250 Commission.
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The Louisiana America 250 commission standardized license plate will be available starting January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
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Dr. Stephanie Compton with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Center has been awarded 217-thousand dollars from the American Cancer Society to study the impact of aerobic exercise on colorectal cancer survivors. Survivors are at a higher risk of developing health conditions like type 2 diabetes following cancer treatment. Compton says she hopes her study…
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High blood sugar from type 2 diabetes following cancer treatment could then contribute to other health conditions like heart disease. Compton’s study looks to improve the lives of cancer survivors by finding ways to help them get back to their old selves…
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Compton says she hopes a better understanding of how aerobic exercises may reduce the risk of health conditions after cancer treatments will improve survivor’s lives. If you’re a colorectal cancer survivor who’s done with treatment, Compton encourages you to participate in the study. Participants will receive a treadmill that you keep once the study is over.
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Compton is conducting her study from July 2024 to June 2027.
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A proposed export terminal for liquified natural gas in southwest Louisiana continues to be on hold, waiting for Department of Energy approval. Kim Montie (Mon-tay) with Cameron Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District says she doesn’t understand the holdup since Calcasieu Pass 2, or CP2, just received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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The Biden administration put a pause on liquified natural gas projects earlier this year, citing environmental and economic concerns. However, Montie says CP2 would be beneficial not just to local interests, as it would add at least 500 jobs to Cameron Parish, but to national interests as well.
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CP2 would be the nation’s largest export terminal for LNG. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had approved CP2 with little discussion, albeit with more conditions than normal, before the DOE paused the project. Montie says though the commission’s approval wasn’t the go-ahead the parish was hoping for…
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It was six months ago today when Governor Jeff Landry took office, and the Republican hasn’t taken his foot off the gas with two special sessions and a regular one. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat counts the crime session among Landry’s highest achievements and says then he began revamping state government.
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Pinsonat says the conservative Republican is going about his job like many expected him to, appealing to his base. For example, his support of the Ten Commandments being displayed in the classroom.
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Pinsonat says the St. Martinville native who’s been in public service for most of his adult life, is somewhat of an enigma to politicos over where he’s coming from and how he makes decisions.
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And while many Democrats say Landry was railroading legislation through the Republican majority legislature, Pinsonat says he did meet resistance in the Senate, who opted to forgo a Constitutional Convention due to lack of evidence for the need for one.