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In 1990, an Army Corps engineer warned that deepening the Mississippi for ships would trigger a drinking water crisis in Louisiana. 33 years later, he says the Corps' dredging - more than drought - brought salt water to New Orleans’ doorstep nola.com/news/environment/co…

Corps knew for decades that dredging the Mississippi would trigger a water crisis

The Corps of Engineers has long known that dredging the Mississippi River would cause trouble for drinking water supplies.

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If saltwater intrusion is a cost of the national waterway, shouldn’t the nation - Congress - pay for alternate drinking water sources? —- Corps knew for decades that dredging the Mississippi would trigger a water crisis nola.com/news/environment/co… via @nolanews

Corps knew for decades that dredging the Mississippi would trigger a water crisis

The Corps of Engineers has long known that dredging the Mississippi River would cause trouble for drinking water supplies.

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Sam Karlin@samkarlin6 Oct 2023
Wendell Piece is co-moderating a gubernatorial forum at Dillard next week. Jeff Landry is skipping, as he usually does. The other five major candidates will be there. #lagov
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I am proud to announce that @justice_votes - Voters Organized to Educate - has endorsed my candidacy for Louisiana Treasurer. They said in their endorsement, “Dustin has shown a commitment to the values of criminal justice reform, housing justice, economic justice and if elected as our next treasurer, prioritizing investments in communities across Louisiana that have been neglected by state officials for far too long.” Early voting is available through Saturday, October 7th. #lalege #lagov
An endorsement graphic featuring the headshot of Dustin Granger reading: Voters Organized to Educate (logo) proudly endorses Dustin Granger for Treasurer (logo)

ALT An endorsement graphic featuring the headshot of Dustin Granger reading: Voters Organized to Educate (logo) proudly endorses Dustin Granger for Treasurer (logo)

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This election is about our movement for change, and creating a Louisiana that works for everyone in every community. We deserve a government that works for us - not against us. The future of Louisiana is at stake. Women’s rights, healthcare, voting rights, education, support for hardworking families, you name it. We are in a state of emergency. Share this post with friends. Let’s come together and VOTE like our lives depend on it! Election Day is October 14. #lalege #lagov
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We’re being used.
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We are in the final stretch and I’m counting on all of you to show up and vote #16 today and tomorrow during early voting. Find a location in your parish at wilsonforla.com/earlyvoting #lalege #lagov
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This election is far too important to wait to vote - Early Voting is available now through Saturday, October 7th. Make a plan and vote TODAY! #lalege #lagov
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I have big ideas for the Louisiana we all know and love! Listen to some of your favorite legislators explain why early voting matters. Early voting starts back up Monday, October 2 thru October 7. Vote #16 on your ballot!
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Gambit@The_Gambit25 Sep 2023
Gambit proudly endorses Shawn Wilson for governor nola.com/gambit/commentary/c…

Commentary: Gambit proudly endorses Shawn Wilson for governor

Democrat Shawn Wilson has shown the ability to work across the aisle and will protect the rights of the state's most vulnerable.

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Reaching out on Give Nola Day to support New Harmony High in New Orleans. Give it a look, and help if you can! givenola.org/fundraise/20538…
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Chip Kline@CKline_126 Feb 2023
Another example of @LouisianaCPRA implementing projects that have been envisioned for years. – at Baton Rouge, LA
Sam Karlin@samkarlin6 Feb 2023
The second-largest swamp in Louisiana has been dying for years. Stars are finally aligning to start a river diversion project that officials hope will save it. from @mikejsmith504 nola.com/news/environment/pl…

Swamp life: Plan to revitalize Maurepas Swamp finally moving ahead

Revitalizing the second-largest swamp in Louisiana has been discussed for at least a couple decades, but enough stars have finally aligned to allow the project to move forward.

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Matt Moscona
@MattMoscona10 Jan 2023
Congratulations to UGA. Great team. Now, here’s your reminder that 2019 LSU would have beaten you like a drum.
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Ain’t no stopping us now: We are off to work for the people of Louisiana!
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#PelicansGameday
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Sam Karlin@samkarlin10 Dec 2022
Folks, it’s Election Day. Read up on the PSC race, which has drawn millions in spending because of climate implications of the job theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/… via @theadvocatebr

Entergy, environmental groups, Gov. John Bel Edwards in fray ahead of PSC election Saturday

A heated Public Service Commission race tops the ticket for Saturday’s runoff elections across much of southeast Louisiana, as incumbent Lambert Boissiere seeks to stave off a well-funded challenge...

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Do you want a Public Service Commissioner who's accountable to YOU or to their campaign donors at Entergy? Our opponent may talk tough, but he just accepted a $1k donation from Entergy CEO Leo Denault, not to mention the $23k+ he's received from Entergy executives over the years
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Jesse George@indianred5043 Dec 2022
All these folks rode buses and drove from Baton Rouge, the River Parishes, and New Orleans for a Together Louisiana @la_psc candidate forum on a gloomy December Saturday when LSU is playing in the SEC Championship. @davantelewis is here, but @BoissierePSC didn’t bother to show.
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I had a great time talking to folks in LaPlace at @Tog4LA’s New Wine Christian Fellowship. We discussed how the Public Service Commission can make our utilities clean, affordable and reliable and how we can no longer afford the status quo. So many are ready to vote for change.
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This obscure runoff race could help shape state climate action - The Washington Post. —- A great opportunity for Louisiana!! washingtonpost.com/politics/…

Analysis | This obscure runoff race could help shape state climate action

In Louisiana, a runoff election for a seat on an obscure regulatory body — the state Public Service Commission — could have big implications for efforts to cut the nation’s planet-warming emissions.

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