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How Louisiana Companies Are Leveraging Cloud IT Services for Growth in 2025
TechBullion
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June 14, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email Cloud technology is no longer a luxury for large corporations. Across Louisiana, businesses of all sizes are turning to cloud IT services to improve operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive in a fast-changing...
Louisiana AG is investigating CVS over text message lobbying effort
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday that she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers’ personal information to send out text messages lobbying against a proposed state law. Murrill also said...
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws. Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State Legislature, proposed to bar...
Louisiana and Connecticut Advance Earned Wage Access Laws
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
Louisiana and Connecticut recently passed legislation establishing regulatory frameworks for earned wage access (EWA) providers. Connecticut’s SB 5140 passed the legislature on June 4 and awaits Governor Ned Lamont’s signature. The bill would...
Louisiana lawmakers call on Congress to work with states on Medicaid
The Black Chronicle - Oklahoma
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June 13, 2025
(The Center Square) − In the legislative session’s final hours, Louisiana lawmakers called on Congress to halt sweeping federal Medicaid cuts and instead work with states to reform the program in a measured and collaborative way. The resolution...
Baton Rouge Gallery’s empty wine bottles will now fortify Louisiana’s coast
inRegister - Louisiana
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June 11, 2025
The Baton Rouge Gallery has entered into a partnership with Glass Half Full, a New Orleans-based nonprofit glass recycler, that will see the local art gallery turn its empty wine bottles into a buffer against coastal erosion. Starting in June, all...
Louisiana Sweepstakes Casino Bill Vetoed, Gov. Jeff Landry Says Legislation is Overkill
Casino.org
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June 13, 2025
Posted on: June 13, 2025, 10:16h. Last updated on: June 13, 2025, 10:21h. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed sweepstakes legislation Landry says the state gaming board is already cracking down on illegal gambling websites Sweeps sites they...
New Orleans home prices rise despite slow sales
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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June 12, 2025
The New Orleans residential real estate market continues to tell a story of “good news, bad news” in 2025. Thus far in 2025, the good news has been that local sales prices are holding strong, but the bad news has been that closed sales and new...
Louisiana Placed Under Federal Fire Ant Quarantine
Talk Radio 1470 - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - The entire state of Louisiana is currently under a Federal Ant Quarantine. We have all the details. Photo by oktavianus mulyadi on Unsplash Photo by oktavianus mulyadi on Unsplash If you're confused, join the...
Louisiana lawmakers pass $51B state budget, shelve pharmacy bill
WRKF - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
The regular session ended Thursday, and lawmakers approved a $51 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, which starts in July. The budget includes $1.2 billion for one-time expenses for roads and bridges, college campus improvements and...
Louisiana Governor vetoes bill to ban sweepstakes casinos
Yogonet International
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June 13, 2025
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that would have banned sweepstakes casinos in the state, calling the legislation unnecessary and overly broad. Senate Bill 181, which passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, sought to...
Louisiana Gov. Smothers Anti-Sweepstakes Bill, Says Illegal Gaming Is Being Tackled
Gambling News - New York
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June 13, 2025
Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that sought to ban sweepstakes casinos in the state of Louisiana. According to him, the measure addressed a problem that is already being taken care of, and in a way that could have led to legal...
Louisiana AG probes CVS over lobbying texts
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill investigating CVS over political texts sent to customers Texts opposed a bill banning joint ownership of drugstores and benefit managers Lawmakers accused CVS of misleading scare tactics and misusing private...
NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors predicted to land $112,000,000 New Orleans Pelicans superstar to form Big 3 with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler
The Times of India
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Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry (Image credit: Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors are exploring creative ways to upgrade their roster this offseason, and a surprising target has emerged—New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III. With limited...
Louisiana’s 2025 legislative session ends with budget, controversy, vetoes
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana Legislature passed a $51 billion budget before deadline Gov. Landry plans a special session to revive blocked bills Lawmakers approved controversial abortion, IVF, and insurance bills DEI ban, minimum wage hike, and...
Jury finds New Orleans police officer who shot and killed puppy violated rights but has immunity
WSBTV - Georgia
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June 12, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — A jury in federal court ruled that a New Orleans police officer who shot and killed a puppy had violated its owners' constitutional rights but was shielded from punishment under qualified immunity because of his government...
Prime Dumpster Enhances Portable Sanitation Services In New Orleans, LA, To Support City's Vibrant Event And Entertainment Scene
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Prime Dumpster is a leading facilitator of waste management solutions, offering porta potty rentals for construction, events, and more. With a focus on customer satisfaction and tailored services, Prime Dumpster ensures clients...
Stock market today: Oil prices leap 7%, stocks fall on crude market worries
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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Trader Steven Gohl works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping, and stocks are falling Friday on worries that Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and...
Louisiana lawmakers call on U.S. congress to work with states on Medicaid
The Center Square
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June 13, 2025
(The Center Square) − In the legislative session's final hours, Louisiana lawmakers called on Congress to halt sweeping federal Medicaid cuts and instead work with states to reform the program in a measured and collaborative way. The resolution...
City, state lawmakers pass measures to keep horseracing at New Orleans Fair Grounds
Nola - Louisiana
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City and state lawmakers on Thursday passed measures to ensure the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots remains what it has been for nearly two centuries: a horseracing facility. The future of the historic, 145-acre property that also hosts the New...