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Motorists urged to exercise caution around bike rider

In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds motor vehicle drivers to exercise caution around bike riders, who have the same right to use non-interstate roads as other road users.

Love the Boot was biggest ever

Love the Boot Week was bigger than ever thanks to the 19,441 people who dedicated 100,712 hours to cleaning up and beautifying Louisiana, according to a news release from Keep Louisiana Beautiful.

Bill to hide records from public nears final passage

Legislation that would allow local governments in Louisiana to hide many of their records from the public has cleared one of its last committee hurdles and is nearing final passage in the Legislature.

Porterweed is a pollinator magnet and Super Plant for summer 2024g

The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

State revenue projections up

Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.

Cleco urges customers to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.