Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana
95th Wing pays homage to heritage, unveils new tail flash
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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95th Wing pays homage to heritage, unveils new tail flash
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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The early morning air felt thick with nerves and anxious thoughts. Maintainers scurried around B-17 Flying Fortresses, making final adjustments to the aircraft as bomber crews assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group (H) readied themselves for the U.S. Army Air Corp's Eighth Air Force's first pen
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AFMEDCOM initiates 4th inter-command transfer
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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AFMEDCOM initiates 4th inter-command transfer
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. -
The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.
The Department of Air Force established AFMEDCOM in August 2024 to create a centralized command
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American Heart Association names trailblazing cardiologist Keith Ferdinand Physician of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 30 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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The American Heart Association names trailblazing cardiologist Keith Ferdinand Physician of the Year
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The American Heart Association honored pioneering Tulane cardiologist Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand with its 2026 Physician of the Year Award on June 23 at the association's National Volunteer Awards ceremony in Irving, Texas.
The award recognized Ferdinand, the Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventative
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American Securities Association Issues Letter to House Speaker Johnson, Democratic Leader Jeffries
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The American Securities Association issued the following letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 24, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2
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Baker Donelson Adds 11 Associates Firm-Wide
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Adds 11 Associates Firm-Wide
These associates and their primary areas of practice are:
Baltimore, Maryland
* Joseph Fried (Tax)
* Emily Levy (Labor & Employment)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
* Brooke Bahlinger Caruso (Labor & Employment)
Charleston, South Carolina
* Nicholas R. Fowler (Commercial Litigation)
Houston, Texas
* Summer Williamson (New Litigator)
Nashville, Tennes
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Center for American Progress: SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote.
The report f
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Court Disqualifies Baker Donelson and Dissolves TRO Against the State
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 29 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Court Disqualifies Baker Donelson and Dissolves TRO Against the State
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Today, the 19th Judicial District Court disqualified Baker Donelson from representing the plaintiffs in Faulk v. Landry after finding that the firm's conflict required consent from the Governor or Attorney General-not reliance on a years-old blanket waiver.
The court also dissolved the temporary restraining order
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Dr. Ashanti Jones Named Director of ULM Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
MONROE, Louisiana, June 30 -- The University of Louisiana-Monroe issued the following news:
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Dr. Ashanti Jones named director of ULM Doctor of Physical Therapy program
The University of Louisiana Monroe has named Ashanti Jones, DPT, Ed.D., as the new Director of the Marjorie S. Price Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Jones has been with ULM since 2020 and has served in a number of roles, most recently as Associate Program Director and then Interim Program Director.
"Becoming Director
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Drew Marsh honored as campaign cabinet chair during United Way of Southeast Louisiana's annual meeting
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Drew Marsh honored as campaign cabinet chair during United Way of Southeast Louisiana's annual meeting
Recently, United Way of Southeast Louisiana celebrated a year of community impact at its annual meeting, highlighting partnerships that strengthened regional nonprofits and expanded support for families across the Gulf South.
Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and CEO, delivered the meeting's
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EPA Accepts Louisiana Declaration of No Existing Solid Waste Incineration Units
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule accepting Louisiana's declaration that no existing other solid waste incineration units subject to federal emission guidelines operate within the state's jurisdiction, updating federal air quality regulations accordingly.
The rule amends 40 CFR Part 62 to incorporate a negative declaration submitted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality under Sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act.
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House Passes KIDS Act to Protect Children, Teens Online
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes KIDS Act to Protect Children, Teens Online
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WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7757 - the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act - landmark legislation to protect children and teens online and empower parents to make the best decisions for their own children.
"For years, Congress has worked to find 21st century solutions to t
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ICYMI: Blumenthal on Weak House KIDS Act: It's Not Just Insulting - It is Absolutely Dangerous
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Blumenthal on Weak House KIDS Act: It's Not Just Insulting; It is Absolutely Dangerous
On Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author of the Senate Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, were joined by families who have suffered devastating losses due to their childr
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InnovateEDU CEO Mote Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Erin Mote, CEO and co-founder of InnovateEDU, Brooklyn, New York, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence":
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Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the HELP Committee, thank you for convening this critical hearing and
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Leaders of CPC, CAPAC, CBC, CHC Introduce Resolution Calling For Reforms To Protect Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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Leaders of CPC, CAPAC, CBC, CHC Introduce Resolution Calling For Reforms To Protect Democracy
Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) announced a new House resolution calling for reforms to restore voting rights in the wake of the Supreme Cour
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Leadership Arkansas graduate Bentley Story gains new perspective on serving the state
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Leadership Arkansas graduate Bentley Story gains new perspective on serving the state
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For Entergy Arkansas business and economic development project manager, Bentley Story, graduating from Leadership Arkansas Class XX was more than a professional achievement. It was an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the people, communities and partnerships that help power Arkansas's futu
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Ochsner names Dr. Brian Moore chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, and honors Dr. Robert Hart's 32-year legacy
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner names Dr. Brian Moore chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, and honors Dr. Robert Hart's 32-year legacy
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NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health has named Brian Moore, MD, as its next chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Dr. Moore will lead clinical strategy for the health system, advancing Ochsner's commitment to
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Professor Abbe R. Gluck's Scholarship Cited in Three Supreme Court Cases this Term
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Abbe R. Gluck's Scholarship Cited in Three Supreme Court Cases this Term
Scholarship authored by Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law Abbe R. Gluck '00 was cited in three Supreme Court opinions this term, including in one opinion by both the majority and the dissent.
In the recent U.S. Supreme Court case FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, which considered whether private partie
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Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Chairman Cassidy Unveils Landmark Discussion Draft to Fix 340B, Lower Health Costs for American Patients & Families
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on June 29, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Unveils Landmark Discussion Draft to Fix 340B, Lower Health Costs for American Patients & Families
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a legislative discussion draft that strengthens the 340B Drug P
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Southern University System Strengthens Partnership With St. Kitts and Nevis During Official Visit
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 30 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news:
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Southern University System strengthens partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis during official visit
The Southern University System continued to advance its growing international partnership with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis during an official visit to the Caribbean nation, where Interim President Orlando F. McMeans met June 25 with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance
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Speaker Johnson Welcomes Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition to the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Welcomes Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition to the U.S. Capitol
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WASHINGTON - On Thursday in the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson visited with Maycie Howard, this year's first-place winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District. Maycie's painting, "A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou," will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
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Speaker Johnson: America is the Most Free, Most Successful, Most Powerful, Most Benevolent Nation the World Has Ever Known
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: America is the Most Free, Most Successful, Most Powerful, Most Benevolent Nation the World Has Ever Known
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WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the significance of the Declaration of Independence and our spiritual foundations as Americans around the country gather to celebrate our 250th anniversary this
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Speaker Johnson: America is the Most Free, Most Successful, Most Powerful, Most Benevolent Nation the World Has Ever Known, "And it's not even close."
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: America is the Most Free, Most Successful, Most Powerful, Most Benevolent Nation the World Has Ever Known, "And it's not even close."
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WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the significance of the Declaration of Independence and our spiritual foundations as Americans around the country gat
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 29, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Investing in the Arsenal of Freedom
America's military is unmatched, but maintaining that strength requires constant investment and a commitment to staying ahead of growing threats from our adversaries. House Republicans are committed to ensuring our Armed Forces remain
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Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing
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Since the Monday, May 4, 2026, filing of the Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc. v. Department of Justice petition challenging the legality of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") order rescheduling medical marijuana to Schedule III (the "Rescheduling Order"), two more petitions have similarl
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USSPACECOM hosts second wargame series focused on maneuver warfare in the space domain
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, June 29 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
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USSPACECOM hosts second wargame series focused on maneuver warfare in the space domain
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Space Command held its second Apollo Insight Commercial Integration wargame series on June 24, 2026.
The second of four Commercial Integration tabletop exercises focused on maneuver warfare in the space domain and provided different scenarios and taskings. Participants
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Virginia Tech: Veterinary College's Student Services Director Knows What It Means to Feel Lost on Campus
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Veterinary college's new student services director knows what it means to feel lost on campus
By Andrew Mann
Edward Raimundi was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Arlington, Texas. When he left for college at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), no one in his family had done it before him. He did not know the people, did not have the connections, and did not have anyone to tell him how any of it wor
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