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"Stretching the interpretation of gender discrimination beyond that which is grounded in clear biological fact undermines the original intent of Title IX, is inconsistent with its historical application, and endangers equal opportunity for females. The leadership of BESE stands with the Governor, Attorney General, and State Superintendent in this action," reads a statement from BESE.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is pleased to be selected as one of the 71 grant recipients of the 2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program, made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

“Today, the House approved $166M to provide bonus pay to teachers. That means an anticipated stipend of approximately $1,700 that will ultimately be calculated by the Department of Education.” said Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland.  “We now have time to work with the Senate through the budget process to further increase educators’ compensation. With this bill, as adopted, stipends and differentiated compensations could increase teacher pay in FY 25 by as much as $191M.”

Fair Housing Month is celebrated every April, honoring government Acts that prohibit discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, and family status.

Congratulations to Mya Boss and Brady Sins on being honored with the April awards!

Whether you're a small business owner or a loyal supporter, now is the time to show some love to your favorite local innovators!

Today, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is leading the charge against the Biden administration’s illegal expansion of Title IX rules, which would apply burdensome requirements on nearly every school, college, and university in Louisiana and across the nation.

The Greater Amberjack recreational season was originally scheduled to be closed for the month of May 2024

Louisiana State Police Troop C is launching an enforcement campaign targeting illegal dark window tint and license plate coverings on vehicles to ensure compliance with state regulations and enhance public safety.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet is pleased to highlight a recently formed division within the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, created to target a more enhanced concentration in our Patrol Division based operations.  The unit, formally known as the Criminal Patrol Division, has seen many changes since its nearly one-year inception, but the new division has come full circle to where it is today. 

The bill would improve FEMA’s employee recruitment and retention efforts, develop strategies to better train and deploy their workforce, and utilize data to address and fix staffing gaps. 

The Terrebonne Parish School District has announced a survey for parents and guardians of TPSD students to complete by May 17, 2024.

The House and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 on party lines Wednesday to advance a bill favored by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry that calls for a limited constitutional convention next month.

The Terrebonne Parish Council proclaimed May 5-11, 2024 as "Drinking Water Week," in recognition of all the important work Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Waterworks does.

Terrebonne General Health System, in partnership with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and Southern Eye Bank, hosted a Flag Raising and Butterfly Release Ceremony on April 23, 2024 during National Donate Life Month.