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These articles are republished from the Louisiana Illuminator.

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Homegrown Facebook group keeps deaf community informed during disasters

So many of the warning signs of severe weather are audible, making tornados and hurricanes a dangerous time for deaf people. 
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Gov. Landry reauthorizes paid parental leave for state workers under his authority

With no fanfare, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a new executive order Monday that continues paid parental leave for thousands of state government employees after expressing skepticism about the policy last year.
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Lafayette coroner will take over sexual assault exams from nonprofit

Lafayette Parish Coroner Dr. Ken Odinet’s office will take over performing forensic exams on sexual assault victims starting next year.
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Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds

A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse.
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Louisiana makes it clear: Nondisclosure agreements can’t hide sexual misconduct at work

A new Louisiana law makes explicit that nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) signed as a condition of employment cannot be used to cover up sexual harassment and hostile acts in the workplace.
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Louisiana mandates insurance coverage for menopause, perimenopause treatment

Louisiana will require Medicaid and private health insurance plans to cover menopause and perimenopause treatment.
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Landry moves Ralph Abraham from health secretary to first-ever surgeon general position

Gov. Jeff Landry announced former Congressman Dr. Ralph Abraham will be Louisiana’s first-ever surgeon general after serving as the Louisiana Department of Health secretary for six months.
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Gov. Jeff Landry gives state workers Wednesday off to observe Juneteenth

Gov. Jeff Landry will close state offices Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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Louisiana lawmakers refuse to endorse child care as campaign expense

Five years ago, the Louisiana Board of Ethics told a political candidate she could use her campaign money to cover child care costs as long as the expense was related to her efforts to get elected.
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Louisiana sued for allowing consultants to profit off disabled veterans

An attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against the state over the Louisiana Legislature’s recent passage of a law that lets unregulated consultants profit off disabled veterans.
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