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What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever chemicals” in ...
BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 147 bridge east of Jonesboro to experience closure starting on May 19th
Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, the LA 147 bridge over Big Creek will be closed for approximately two weeks for bridge maintenance and reopen on Friday, May ...
El Dorado approves one percent sales tax renewal, paving the way for community projects
After months of campaigning and community engagement, El Dorado residents have voted to renew the one percent sales tax, a victory for the “El Dorado Wins” ...
Louisiana plant at the center of an environmental justice fight halts operations
A petrochemical plant in Louisiana accused of increasing cancer risks for a majority Black community indefinitely suspended ...
Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials and will shift office that preps Trump’s daily brief
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired two veteran intelligence officials because they oppose President Donald Trump, her office said, coming a week after the ...
Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment in private interview with Congress
A key prosecutor on the classified documents case against President Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a congressional interview ...
ICE head recognizes Congress’ role in visiting detention facilities, even unannounced
The head of the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agency on Wednesday recognized the right of members of Congress to visit detention facilities, ...