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Headlines and Bylines (10.22.24)
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— BRProud: Judge to decide if Ten Commandments can be posted in Louisiana classrooms
— The Advocate: What do polls show about Baton Rouge’s mayor’s race? Here’s what we know
— KPLC: Multiple parishes in Southwest Louisiana join forces for the Louisiana CO2 Alliance
— The Advocate: With massive coastal project stalled, feds demand answers from Louisiana
— The Advocate: New Louisiana plan would give tax cuts to all but still hit poor harder than wealthy, study says
— Law360: Hemp industry group sues Louisiana officials over new law
— The Advocate: Baton Rouge voters will decide whether to renew two taxes for parks. Some are pushing back
— Illuminator: Where do Mike Johnson’s conservative politics come from? Look to his Louisiana district
— 10/12 Industry Report: This Louisiana offshore hub is redefining itself for an ‘all things energy’ future
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