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Tom Arthur/WikimediaThe non-partisan group recently published a guide to the 10 constitutional amendments on the Louisiana ballot. PAR President Steven Procopio shares his takes. -
Kathleen Flynn for the Gulf States NewsroomNDAs have become a flashpoint in Louisiana politics, drawing criticism from voters on both the left and right. Will they play a role in the Nov. 3 election? -
Kathleen Flynn for the Gulf States NewsroomResidents are suing Vermilion Parish, alleging that officials violated Louisiana Open Meetings Law to keep the details of the SpaceX deal from public view. -
Aubri Juhasz/WWNOMany students in the Gulf South get free school meals, but some could lose access as fewer families receive federal food benefits through SNAP.
Born and raised in Carencro, Kristen Foreman is here in the studio! She is an upcoming "old soul" in today's Country Music in Nashville and Texas. With lyrics rooted in Louisiana culture and a smooth classic Country sound, Kristen Foreman is, no doubt, making waves in the industry.
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images North AmericaGDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability. -
Paula Bronstein/for NPRArtificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year.
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Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.
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