Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan promises ‘targeted relief.’ Are you eligible?
The unprecedented maneuver by Biden should reach over 43 million borrowers and even wipe out loan repayments for some. Are you eligible?
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High fuel prices won’t bring jobs to Louisiana because oil companies won’t drill, expert says
The energy sector, in Louisiana and the world at large, is still recovering from the decline in demand from the coronavirus pandemic combined with supply collusion from foreign oil suppliers
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OPINION: Lafayette has an $83 million opportunity. Let’s not screw this up.
The American Rescue Plan Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make our community better, one we can’t afford to waste.
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Legislative Roundup: Mixed action on tax reform; Senate OKs compromise power-based abuse bill; House passes Juneteenth holiday; Senate asks Biden to lift lease ban
The Senate moved aside contentious bills to advance legislation. The House approved a state holiday for Juneteenth.
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COLUMN: Replacing lost oil jobs is a generational challenge for Lafayette
Few will admit it out loud: What has been Lafayette’s most important economic sector will likely never recover the ground it lost.
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Community Conversation: America transitions from Trump to Biden
We’re living through historic upheaval. And it’s a lot to process. How do you feel about it?
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Sign up for a virtual Q&A with Rob Anderson for U.S. Congress — Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.
This election season, we’re hosting reader Q&A’s with local candidates on the November ballot in a digital town hall format. Sign up to join the conversation!
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Can I track my mail-in ballot in Lafayette Parish?
We’re taking questions from readers to help navigate a historically complicated election.
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We asked about John Trahan about his bid for City Marshal. Here’s what he had to say.
This election season, we’re hosting reader Q&A’s with local candidates on the November ballot in a digital town hall format. Each session connects readers with candidates for conversation about the issues that matter most to them.
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Virtual Q&A with Daniel ‘Danny’ Landry for District Attorney
District Attorney candidate Daniel “Danny” Landry will take questions live from readers in a digital town hall format on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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