Mayor-President Monique Boulet has appointed a new director to lead Lafayette Parish's Office of Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness following a brief search process. The new director will oversee emergency management and preparedness efforts for the parish.
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UL System President Rick Gallot reportedly owes $350,000 in back federal taxes, prompting the board to schedule an emergency meeting for Friday, November 13. The situation raises questions about leadership and governance at the University of Louisiana System, which directly affects students and institutions across Acadiana.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against five online prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, claiming they operate as illegal gambling operations. The statewide action affects Louisiana residents' access to these platforms and reflects the state's enforcement of gambling laws.
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Louisiana Attorney General Murrill has filed a lawsuit in state court against Kalshi, Polymarket, and others, accusing them of violating Louisiana laws related to what appears to be illegal gambling or prediction market operations. The action represents a statewide enforcement effort that affects Louisiana residents' rights and protections under state law.
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