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Drone committee requests $3M from taxpayers for vertiports | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square – 2024-09-30 09:10:00

SUMMARY: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drone Advisory Committee met on Sept. 25 to discuss FAA guidelines on vertiport infrastructure and requested $3 million in funding from the Department of Transportation and Development. The committee formed three subcommittees focused on public safety, counter-drones, and advanced air mobility, emphasizing economic development. Since 2021, they have worked to regulate the drone industry, which benefits sectors like law enforcement and agriculture. In the 2024 session, Act 316 included vertiports under the Louisiana Office of Multimodal Commerce and established the Louisiana Vertiport Development Fund. Concerns about lithium-ion battery safety at vertiports were also highlighted.

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Busy and festive day in the French Quarter for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans

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December 31, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-12-31 18:45:29

SUMMARY: In the French Quarter, thousands are celebrating two events: the Sugar Bowl and New Year’s Eve. Lily Cummings reports from the vibrant scene where a parade marked the day’s festivities, featuring college football fans sporting Notre Dame green and Georgia red. The atmosphere is lively with preparations for the midnight countdown, including a band and the iconic Fleur De Lis drop atop Jax Brewery. Fans shared humorous resolutions, highlighting the city’s festive spirit. The Sugar Bowl game kicks off tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. in the Superdome, with various New Year’s celebrations taking place in the area.

The Quarter is now becoming more of a mix of visitors, locals and college football fans.

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Local Boys and Girls Club is changing their name

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December 31, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2024-12-31 17:21:34

SUMMARY: The Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado is changing its name to the Boys and Girls Club of Union County to promote unity and better serve the local community. CEO discussions highlighted the need for a name that reflects the organization’s expansion and inclusivity, allowing children from various areas to identify as part of a larger family. This change is expected to attract more kids and enhance the club’s presence throughout Union County. The new name goes into effect on January 1st, symbolizing a commitment to broader outreach and success in the New Year.

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Louisiana’s Murrill to issue guidance on Ten Commandments law | Louisiana

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December 31, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-12-31 08:06:00

SUMMARY: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill will provide guidance on a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms. This law is currently blocked in five school districts by U.S. District Judge John deGravelles, who ruled it “unconstitutional on its face.” The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this injunction, and oral arguments are scheduled before the U.S. Supreme Court for January 23. Murrill stated that guidance on compliant displays would be issued soon, emphasizing that other school districts are not impacted by the ongoing litigation. DeGravelles noted similarities to a previously struck down Kentucky law.

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