Jacob Mathews

Jan 30, 2025 | pasadenaweekly.com | Jacob Mathews

Village Playgarden had something special when it opened in 2008 to educate the youth in a historically diverse area. Now, after the Eaton Fire, 45 families’ lives are displaced from the Village Playgarden community, stalling their children’s imagination and connection to the natural world.

Jan 9, 2025 | hannapub.com | Jacob Mathews

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Dec 30, 2024 | thecentersquare.com | Jacob Mathews

(The Center Square) — Democrats and Republicans alike in Louisiana shared their respect and condolences for the former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100 on Sunday. Many of the Pelican State's top politicians took to X to pay their respects to the longest-living former president. Gov. Jeff Landry said in a post on Sunday, "Sharon and my deepest condolences go to President Jimmy Carter's family. He was a true public servant.

Dec 30, 2024 | thecentersquare.com | Jacob Mathews

(The Center Square) — The motor fuels underground storage tank trust fund in Louisiana had one issue with accounting on its financial statements. The mistake was reported in an audit of the fund, which is handled by the Department of Environmental Quality. The audit was performed by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office for the period of July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024.

Dec 30, 2024 | thecentersquare.com | Jacob Mathews

(The Center Square) — Louisiana passed dozens of crime and tax reform bills during their regular and two special legislative sessions in 2024. Gov. Jeff Landry looked to bring in a conservative agenda during his first year as Governor and for the most part he succeeded in both areas. The special crime session in February saw a lot of new legislation, most notably in the juvenile justice arena. Three bills worked together to provide harsher penalties for young adults who committed a crime.