Tall ships have arrived in New Orleans as the city celebrates Americas 250th birthday through the weekend. Joe Gallinaro reports…:
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A bill has been sent to Governor Landry’s desk that would create a new survivor-led task force focused on improving protections and support for sexual assault survivors across Louisiana. Lawmakers approved the measure following a recent survey showing one in 10 Louisiana adults experienced sexual violence last year. The task force would work on improving services, training, and survivor resources statewide.

State leaders launch a new initiative aimed at improving rural healthcare. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Evelyn Griffin says the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund would give rural healthcare providers better tools and partnerships that can result in better care for smaller communities:
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State officials say partnership opportunities and program timelines will be announced in the coming months.

Pineville-based utility provider Cleco will provide the power for the 3.6-billion-dollar data center that will be built in the Rapides Parish town of Boyce. Data Centers use an enormous amount of energy, but Cleco spokeswoman Jennifer Cahill says this won’t result in higher bills for other customers:
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Applied Digital is expected to provide 200 permanent jobs once it begins initial operations in mid-2027.