Louisiana continues to rank last or near-last on many health metrics due to state budget cuts and policy decisions by government officials. Advocates are working to improve the state's health outcomes, but progress remains slow without significant policy changes and increased funding.
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Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has filed a motion to quash all four felony charges against him in a St. Martin Parish case. The motion seeks to have the charges dismissed before trial.
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A lawsuit has been filed against the Lafayette Parish School Board challenging how it handles public comment during meetings, with allegations of Open Meetings Act violations. The suit was filed by Suzanne Higginbotham, a former board member, and targets four separate board meetings.
Read moreFormer Cane River Creole Mayor-President Josh Guillory has filed a motion to quash felony charges in St. Martin Parish, where he faces four counts of malfeasance in office related to a covert drainage project. Guillory has maintained the charges are politically motivated.
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