Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
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The 11th annual competition will be hosted at the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s in Gonzales, La., with eligible tournament waters extended throughout Louisiana.
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The event is hosted by the Twin City Art Foundation to benefit the Masur Museum of Art
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The ULM GERO Institute class is offered free to caregivers
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General admission tickets are $5 at the door. ULM students, faculty, and staff are admitted free with their ULM ID
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Investigators say 26-year-old Rashad Price of Slidell, Louisiana, is charged with murder in the killing of 25-year-old Jay Jackson of Decatur, Georgia.
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NBC's hiring and firing of former GOP chief Ronna McDaniel may inspire more distrust from conservatives. Yet journalists said her role in trying to overturn the 2020 election made her unacceptable.
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The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
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Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans.
Board also heard presentations on Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) Grant and 2023 Dual Enrollment Report
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Louisiana District 34 Senator Katrina R. Jackson discussed with host Dr. Pearson Cross the rollout of broadband internet access to rural parishes in northeast Louisiana.
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