Monday - July 27, 2026

News Tipoffs - Louisiana Editors

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'Core four' bowlers lead Bryant women to first East Coast Conference championship
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 'Core four' bowlers lead Bryant women to first East Coast Conference championship * For the Bryant women's bowling team, winning the 2025-26 East Coast Conference (ECC) championship just four years after the program's founding wasn't just a lucky strike, but rather underpinned by a lot of practice, mental preparation, and time in the gym, says two-time ECC Coach of the Year Morgan Walsh. Walsh, who grew  more
737th Transportation Company takes a training mission operational at Operation Sentinel Justice
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * The 737th Transportation Company takes a training mission operational at Operation Sentinel Justice * CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - What began as a training evaluation using empty fuel tankers at Operation Sentinel Justice became something with real-world consequences: a Defense Logistics Agency tasking to move actual bulk fuel to three locations across the Gulf Coast and Louisiana. For 737th Transpo  more
Americans United Denounces SCOTUS Decision That Endangers the Religious Freedom of Incarcerated People
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Americans United denounces SCOTUS decision that endangers the religious freedom of incarcerated people Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to today's U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 decision along ideological lines in the Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections case, which involv  more
Announcing the Awardees of the 2026 Core Presidential Citations
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Announcing the Awardees of the 2026 Core Presidential Citations * CHICAGO -Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2026 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the association and to the profession. Awarded by the cur  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o  more
CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cleo Fields today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and President Trump's refusal to sign the bipartisan legislation into law: "Last night, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan   more
Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Expansion in oil and gas activity accompanies growing cost pressures
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Expansion in oil and gas activity accompanies growing cost pressures * DALLAS-Oil and gas activity increased in second quarter 2026, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Energy Survey. The business activity index-the survey's broadest measure of conditions facing Eleventh District energy firms-jumped from 21.0 in th  more
EPA Announces $4.5 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $4.5 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (June 24, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $4.5 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Louisiana. With these funds, EPA is investing directly in American communities to cle  more
FRC's Tony Perkins Calls on East Baton Rouge Library to Reinstate Fired Librarian Luke Ash
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release: * * * FRC's Tony Perkins Calls on East Baton Rouge Library to Reinstate Fired Librarian Luke Ash "Can a library that is confused about biological reality be trusted with more tax dollars?" asks Perkins. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LA -Today, a coalition of 23 Baton Rouge area pastors released a letter to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, Library Director Katrina St  more
GCPE Alum Receives Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award
BROOKLYN, New York, June 24 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * GCPE Alum Receives Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award * Elise LaGraize, a recent graduate of Pratt Institute's Master of Science in Historic Preservation program, has been awarded the Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award at the Historic Districts Council (HDC) Grassroots Preservation Awards. The recogniti  more
Hilliard Art Museum recognized for excellence in video at 47th Annual Telly Awards
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, June 24 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * Hilliard Art Museum recognized for excellence in video at 47th Annual Telly Awards * The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette won silver in five categories in the 47th Annual Telly Awards -a premiere award recognizing excellence in video and television across all screens. "A year ago, we set out to bring museum work beyond our walls and onto an internatio  more
House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families * WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation now heads to President Trump to be signed into law. "With final passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Congress is p  more
House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families * WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation now heads to President Trump to be signed into law. "With final passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Congress is paving a path bac  more
In Memoriam: Devoted Alumnus, Ag College Namesake Don B. Huntley
POMONA, California, June 24 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Devoted Alumnus, Ag College Namesake Don B. Huntley * Don B. Huntley, proud Cal Poly Pomona alumnus and longtime benefactor of his beloved alma mater, died on June 18. He was 88. A pistachio farmer and businessman in California's San Joaquin Valley, Huntley ('60, animal husbandry) generously supported programs at Cal Poly Pomona for decades. He donated pieces from h  more
In the Years Since Dobbs, California Continues to Stand Firm as a Strong Reproductive Freedom State
SACRAMENTO, California, June 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * In the years since Dobbs, California continues to stand firm as a strong reproductive freedom state What you need to know: The Newsom administration has implemented significant policies to bolster reproductive freedom and individuals' rights to control their own future. - Four years after Donald Trump's Republican-majority Supreme Court ripped away Americans' right t  more
Institute for Justice: Waxahachie Entrepreneur Sues City Over Unconstitutional Construction Dumpster Monopoly
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Waxahachie Entrepreneur Sues City Over Unconstitutional Construction Dumpster Monopoly American AF Dumpster Rentals Fights Back After City Threatens to Shut Down Customer Job Sites for Using Its Dumpsters - AUSTIN, Texas--Today, Waxahachie small business owner Josh Roman and his company American AF Dumpster Rentals have joined with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a laws  more
Kennedy, Kim introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen penalties for illegal exports of sensitive U.S. technology
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Kim introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen penalties for illegal exports of sensitive U.S. technology * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) Penalty Increase Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals and companies that violate U.  more
LDH Reports Illnesses Associated With Raw Milk Consumption
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 24 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news: * * * LDH reports illnesses associated with raw milk consumption Eleven people became ill and two were hospitalized after consuming raw milk - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is investigating a cluster of illnesses after consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk and encouraging residents to be aware of potential health risks associated with consuming raw milk. Since April 23, 2026, 11 pe  more
Leaders of CPC, CBC, CHC, CAPAC Introduce Resolution Calling For Reforms To Protect Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Leaders of CPC, CBC, CHC, CAPAC Introduce Resolution Calling For Reforms To Protect Democracy On Wednesday, leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced a new House resolution calling for reforms to restore voting rights in the   more
Louisiana OKs Massive New Offshore Gulf Pipeline Despite Health, Oil Spill Risks
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana OKs Massive New Offshore Gulf Pipeline Despite Health, Oil Spill Risks * BATON ROUGE, La. -The Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy yesterday approved a coastal use permit for Shell's proposed Rome Export Pipeline. The pipeline is contracted to ship all the oil from BP's proposed Kaskida ultra-deepwater drilling project. Environmental and community grou  more
Manchester Researcher Helps Capture Most Detailed Picture of the Milky Way's Crowded Heart
MANCHESTER, England, June 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester researcher helps capture most detailed picture of the Milky Way's crowded heart Researchers at The University of Manchester have played a key role in a new scientific release from the European Space Agency's Euclid mission, unveiling the most detailed photo ever made of our Milky Way galaxy's centre in visible light. The image, which contains more than 60 million stars, offers sci  more
New evidence exposes LNG Canada's invisible air pollution
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 24 -- The David Suzuki Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New evidence exposes LNG Canada's invisible air pollution * "LNG Canada is a huge polluter," says air monitoring expert. VANCOUVER | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE xwm@thkw@y@m (MUSQUEAM), Skwxwu7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND s@lilw@tal (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) FIRST NATIONS, June 24, 2026 | Specialized optical gas imaging (OGI) technology proves that LNG Canada-the country's first LNG expor  more
New imaging reveals invisible toxic pollution from LNG Canada
TORONTO, Ontario, June 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment posted the following news release: * * * New imaging reveals invisible toxic pollution from LNG Canada * Vancouver | Unceded territories of the xwm@thkw@y@m (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish) and s@lilw@tal (Tsleil-waututh) Nations | June 24, 2026 - New specialized imaging of LNG Canada in Kitimat reveals what people living nearby cannot see: the country's first LNG export facility  more
Nicholls State University Earns National 'A' Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading
THIBODAUX, Louisiana, June 25 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Nicholls State University Earns National 'A' Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading The elementary teacher education program at Nicholls State University has earned an "A" from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how effectively it prepares future educators to teach children to read. In the national report "Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation," Nicholls was  more
Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care At 10:30AM, Pressley To Lead Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership, Reaffirm Need for Action & Commitment to Abortion Justice - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the   more
Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans' Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice On Fourth Anniversary of Devastating Dobbs Decision, Pressley Issues Call to Action, Uplifts Families Impacted by Republicans Denying Abortion Care - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a press conference with House Democratic Leade  more
Raising the Bar: WIM Symposium Delivers Stronger Connections, Deeper Impact
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Raising the Bar: WIM Symposium Delivers Stronger Connections, Deeper Impact * Jun 24, 2026After two highly successful and well-attended symposiums, it seemed hard to imagine the third could raise the bar even higher. Yet with nearly 100 attendees representing every corner of the industry and more than 25 speakers delivering two days of insightful, engaging co  more
Scalise: Republicans Embrace Solutions, Democrats Embrace Socialism
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Embrace Solutions, Democrats Embrace Socialism * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) to highlight how House Republicans are advancing solutions to lower costs for American fam  more
Scalise: Republicans Embrace Solutions, Democrats Embrace Socialism
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Embrace Solutions, Democrats Embrace Socialism * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) to highlight how House Republicans are advancing solutions to lower costs for American fa  more
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Chairman Cassidy Urges Congress, President Trump to Work Together, Lower Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Cassidy Urges Congress, President Trump to Work Together, Lower Health Care Costs U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor discussing how his Money and Value for Patients (MVP) agenda can make life mo  more
Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This bipartisan legislation prevents funds distributed through international financial institutions from being used to support foreign shrimp fa  more
Southern University and A&M College to Break Ground on New Student Housing Development
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 25 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news: * * * Southern University and A&M College to break ground on new student housing development Southern University and A&M College will mark a historic milestone in its continued growth and commitment to student success with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new student housing development on Thursday. The ceremony, which will take place at 3 p.m. at the project site adjacent  more
Speaker Johnson Hosts Unveiling of Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Hosts Unveiling of Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule * WASHINGTON - Today, Speaker Johnson hosted the unveiling of the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250 th anniversary of American independence, which will be sealed for 250 years until America's quincentennial on July 4, 2276. Speaker Johnson was joined at the unveiling ceremony by Lead  more
Speaker Johnson: Polls, Electoral Results Confirm That Democrats Are Not Proud to be Americans
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Polls, Electoral Results Confirm That Democrats Are Not Proud to be Americans * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the New York primary elections and the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to advance a third reconciliation bill to c  more
Speaker Johnson: Polls, Electoral Results Confirm That Democrats Are Not Proud to be Americans
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Polls, Electoral Results Confirm That Democrats Are Not Proud to be Americans * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the New York primary elections and the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to advance a third reconciliation bill to continue lowering  more
Statement from Congressman Carter on the Redevelopment of Charity Hospital
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Carter on the Redevelopment of Charity Hospital * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "Today marks a major step forward for New Orleans and for the future of our medical corridor. For far too long, Charity Hospital has stood as a reminder of what was, and what still could be. I have long believed that this hi  more
The Great Food Truck Race Hosted By Tyler Florence Returns With Savory and Sweet Route Across the Great Smoky Mountains
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The Great Food Truck Race Hosted By Tyler Florence Returns With Savory and Sweet Route Across the Great Smoky Mountains * NEW YORK - June 24, 2026 - The Great Food Truck Race kicks off a new season on Sunday, July 26th at 9pm (all times ET/PT) on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and this time around, it will be a battle of savory and   more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans' Privacy in Firearm Purchases When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) to the transaction, identifying it as a firearm-related purchase. Thi  more
U.S. Department of Education Approves Vermont's Returning Education to the States Waiver
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Vermont's Returning Education to the States Waiver * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved Vermont's Returning Education to the States Waiver, empowering state education officials with greater discretion over their federal education dollars and allowing them to focus resources on initiatives that improve student academic achievemen  more