State officials claim the changes to federal flood insurance policy will raise premiums tenfold without taking into account flood protection systems like Morganza-to-the-Gulf.
The two men spoke several times at the “Fête de la Musique” at the French Presidential Palace in Paris. The event was headlined by Jon Batiste, a first for a Louisiana musician.
The December visit by the French president showcased the importance of the French language in the state. Some francophone and creolophone leaders and activists hope for a chance to make real progress.
The French President’s schedule includes a meeting with the Governor, a speech on Louisiana’s French language, and strolls around the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street.
The visit will showcase Louisiana’s unique French language and culture and will be the first by a French President in almost 50 years.
SB191 would allow computer science to replace the language requirement in TOPS for students graduating after 2026, but the law could still be vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards.
After a lawsuit with the Terrebonne Parish School Board, the Tribe purchased the former Pointe-aux-Chênes Elementary building to serve as a home for École Pointe-au-Chien.
Beras, the former consul general of France in Louisiana, stepped down from her role in early August. Local leaders expressed that her impact will be felt for years.
LeBlanc and producer Rachel Nederveld’s film, “Footwork,” explores Creole trail riding culture in south Louisiana.
LeJeune began his role in late July with plans to dedicate air time to French tables, Cajun jams and interviews with Louisiana francophones.
Leaders in state and local government view the Saints-France partnership as a potential boon for Louisiana.
How the rice cooker became a staple of Acadiana food culture.
The debt ceiling bill includes changes to federal law after an effort by local leaders, which will facilitate coastal restoration without increasing Louisiana’s share of offshore revenues.
Construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is set to begin this year to restore wetlands, but the project will have adverse impacts on the region’s fisheries used by fishermen like Jason Pitre, a member of the United Houma Nation.
Despite the difficulties of 2020, fishermen are optimistic about the outlook of 2021 and beyond.
The preparation of filé from the sassafras tree is an old Creole tradition that stems from the Choctaw Indians.
State laws already exist that would highlight and strengthen francophone businesses in Louisiana. The next step is to fund and staff them.
