Chelsea Brasted
New Orleans Reporter at Axios
Writing for Axios Local and other nonsense. 💌 [email protected]
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Russell Contreras |Brittany Gibson |Chelsea Brasted
Data: ICE; Map: Jacque Schrag/AxiosLouisiana is among some of the nation's more cooperative states when it comes to assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement with arresting and removing people living here illegally, according to an Axios analysis. Why it matters: How law enforcement agencies cooperate with ICE often reflects any push and pull between local and state government, such as is the case in a blue dot amid a red state, like New Orleans.
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Chelsea Brasted
â¾ï¸ LSU beat Arkansas 4-1 in their opening round of the College World Series. (ESPN)The Tigers play UCLA at 6 tonight in Omaha. The game's on ESPN. (Bracket)Meanwhile, LSU is dominating Rocco's Jell-O shot challenge. (On3.com)ğ¸ Weekend photo roundup:ğ³ï¸ The Crescent Soil & Conservation District apologized after running out of paper ballots for Saturday's election.
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axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Chelsea Brasted
Data: Census Bureau. Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosFrench remains the most commonly spoken language in Louisiana, other than English and Spanish, per new census data. Why it matters: That reflects our state's settlement and colonization, as well as modern efforts to maintain Louisiana's Francophone history.
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2 weeks ago |
axios.com | Chelsea Brasted
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosLouisiana lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session last Thursday, putting a bow on 60 days of deal making and budgeting. Why it matters: Gov. Jeff Landry has already pulled out his pen to start signing new legislation, making official more than 100 new laws by Friday. The big picture: Because this year's session was all about the state's financials, lawmakers had limited ability to focus on other priorities.
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2 weeks ago |
axios.com | Chelsea Brasted
LSU's new larger-than-life tiger float was produced by Kern Studios and masterminded by Baton Rouge Business Report CEO Rolfe McCollister. Photo: Courtesy of LSUğ¯ LSU has a new 30-foot-long Mike the Tiger float, which debuted to support the baseball team's trip to the College World Series. (WAFB)They play Arkansas tomorrow. (Schedule)ğ³ï¸ There's an election tomorrow for a spot on the board of the Crescent Soil & Water Conservation District.
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