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Rep. Reese 'Skip' Broussard

Freshman lawmaker reflects on first legislative session

Just a short time after taking the oath of office, State Rep. Reese “Skip” Broussard found himself participating in his first legislative session, navigating committee hearings, floor debate and a process that quickly shaped his understanding of public service.

Welsh to celebrate July 4 with festival

WELSH — The Town of Welsh is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th birthday on Saturday, and the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, delicious food and plenty of patriotic spirit.

LSP reports fatal accident

IOWA — A Lake Charles man recently lost his life as the result of a singlevehicle crash in a rural area of the parish. In the early morning hours of June 25, Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on La.

Election results announced

Jeff Davis Parish voters hit the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots on various items, including tax renewals and senator candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, both the school board and drainage district renewals passed.

Legislature passes Landry's teacher stipend order

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana legislature has approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s order to shift $168 million in the state’s school funding formula toward one-time educator stipends, according to three lawmakers.

Workforce investment will fuel Louisiana's aerospace growth

Louisiana has an opportunity to compete for thousands of highpaying jobs in one of the fastestgrowing industries in the world: aerospace. While aerospace may be receiving more headlines today, this is not a new conversation for Louisiana.

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