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In the United States, nearly half of adults have high blood pressure — that's about 119.9 million Americans. See where your parish ranks in the state for high blood pressure.
News United States » Louisiana: Louisiana named top tourism state in America raising international travel profile
Tourism provides a $24.8 billion overall economic impact in Louisiana and attracts more than 40 million visitors annually.
News United States » Louisiana: Governor Jeff Landry said Louisiana will use state money to fund November food stamps
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said the state will fund November food aid for children, the elderly or disabled who receive food stamps as the federal government shutdown drags on. Landry and Legislative ...
News United States » Louisiana: Several States Announce Plans to Help Americans at Risk of Losing SNAP Benefits
This week, states like New Mexico and Vermont have announced plans to protect residents for part of November. The former is using $30 million of state funding to temporarily support food assistance, ...
News United States » Louisiana: State Representative Julie Emerson launches campaign for U.S. Senate race in Louisiana
State Representative Julie Emerson of Lafayette is chair of the powerful Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee.
News United States » Louisiana: Louisiana legislative session ends, but big redistricting battles could be on the horizon
A Voting Rights Act lawsuit led the Legislature in 2024 to draw the current voting map, under which two of Louisiana’s six congressional districts are majority-Black. Those districts are represented ...
News United States » Louisiana: Republican plan to push back Louisiana elections now one step away from passage
Republicans batted down accusations by Democrats that they're trying to get rid of majority-Black districts as part of a nationwide GOP push for control of Congress.
News United States » Louisiana: Palestinian man who allegedly participated in Oct. 7 attack on Israel arrested in Louisiana
Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi gained entry to the United States last September after allegedly falsifying his U.S. visa application.
News United States » Louisiana: List: Game ‘American Truck Simulator’ adds these Louisiana cities to the simulation
American Truck Simulator” has added cities around Louisiana to its new downloadable content (DLC), including downtown Shreveport, allowing players to experience a realistic view of ...