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LA Governor Signs Extradition Warrant for Doctor Prescribing Abortion Pill

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor providing abortion-inducing drugs to a Louisiana resident.

Louisiana to Use Nitrogen Gas for Executions

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced Monday that the state will begin using nitrogen gas as an execution method, following Alabama’s implementation of the practice last year.

Louisiana Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A Louisiana woman has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for misusing COVID-19 relief funds, according to authorities.

Philadelphia Reports First Suspected Case of Bird Flu Found in Snow Goose

Health officials in Philadelphia announced Wednesday that a snow goose found ill in the city tested positive for bird flu, or avian influenza. The discovery comes as the United States faces a bird flu outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people nationwide.

Residents in Louisiana Encouraged to Shelter in Place For Two Days Amid Dangerous Winter Conditions

State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.

Louisiana Braces for Rare Winter Storm and Arctic Cold Front

Southeast Louisiana is preparing for an unusual winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures next week, as an Arctic blast threatens to bring icy roads, freezing rain, and possibly snow. State and local officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact and ensure safety on the roads.

20 Attorneys General Push for Swift Confirmation of Noem, Bondi, Patel

Attorneys General from 20 states are calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm three nominees proposed by President-elect Donald Trump for key national security positions. The nominees include Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Secretary of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. The officials emphasize the urgency of assembling a strong national security team given current challenges.

Newsom to Raise U.S. Flag for Trump Inauguration

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will join several other governors in raising the U.S. flag for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Former Female Colleague Defends Pete Hegseth Against False Claims at Confirmation Hearing

Holly K. Talley, a former colleague of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, criticized Senate Democrats for perpetuating false allegations during Hegseth's confirmation hearing. Talley, who worked with Hegseth at Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) from 2013 to 2015, directly refuted claims that Hegseth engaged in inappropriate conduct during a trip to Louisiana.

Protests Erupt Over Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s Homeless Relocation Centers Ahead of Super Bowl

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s initiative to address homelessness in New Orleans faced protests on Wednesday as officials cleared encampments and opened a new temporary shelter in the Gentilly area.

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